Libo Buyi Ethnic Handwoven Cloth

Libo Buyi Ethnic Handwoven Cloth

　　Libo Buyi Ethnic Handwoven Cloth —— Handwoven cloth is a traditional craft product of the Buyi ethnic group, said to have a history of thousands of years. The six key characteristics of Libo Buyi handwoven cloth are self-planted, self-spun, self-sized, self-dyed, self-woven, and self-used. In the homes of Buyi farmers, everything from the clothes worn by men, women, and children, to the bedding on their beds, the headscarves on their heads, the shoes on their feet, the schoolbags, and the girls’ flower bags are all made of handwoven cloth. When visiting relatives or giving gifts, handwoven cloth is often chosen as a present. During housewarmings or weddings, the more handwoven cloth that hangs from the beams to the floor, the greater the honor for the host.

　　In 1984, Libo handwoven cloth was first displayed and sold at the Spring Canton Fair, where it was immediately welcomed by foreign merchants. Contracts were signed with foreign buyers from Japan, France, and other countries in five batches, and 2,000 bolts were test-marketed. In 1986, 37,000 meters were exported.