Hejiang Straw Weaving

Hejiang Straw Weaving

　　Hejiang Straw Weaving: Located in Hejiang Township in the eastern part of the county, which abounds in rice, wheat, and corn, there is an ample supply of wheat stalks and corn husks. The locals have long had the tradition of braiding straw and making straw hats. Their products are known for being attractive, affordable, soft, and durable, and are sold both within and outside the province. In recent years, efforts have been made to tap into new potentials by using corn husks to weave handbags, cushions, and placemats. Hejiang Primary School has even mixed them with wild grasses to create “fitness mats” for physical education. This has blazed a unique “path of straw weaving.” (Shuangliu County)