Buzha

Buzha

　　Buzha is a traditional folk handicraft of the Bai people in Jianchuan. During the Dragon Boat Festival, children wear a string of Buzha around their necks to ward off evil and express their pursuit of a better life. A string of Buzha typically consists of 3 to 8 items such as lions, tigers, embroidered balls, the Eight Trigrams, fish, boys, sachets, and rabbits. The embroidered ball symbolizes good fortune, the monkey represents cleverness, the Eight Trigrams serve as a protective charm... all carrying auspicious meanings.

The craftsmanship of Buzha is meticulous, using brightly colored fabrics that are first sewn into basic shapes according to design, then stuffed with aromatic herbs such as mugwort leaves, and finally finely embroidered. Its designs are simple yet classic, with vibrant colors, giving it strong decorative appeal.