Seven-Star Backpack

Seven-Star Backpack

　　The Seven-Star Backpack is a type of travel handicraft evolved from the traditional attire of Naxi women. These backpacks come in various sizes and shapes, but their basic design originates from the "Seven-Star Sheepskin Cape" worn by Naxi women. Naxi women typically wear a white pleated apron around their waists and drape a cape over their backs. The most eye-catching part of their attire is the decorative cape worn on the back. After being cut and processed, this cape is adorned with seven circular ornaments sewn with colorful threads, known as the "Seven Stars." The "Seven Stars" represent stars, and in the past, two larger ornaments above the "Seven Stars" symbolized the sun and the moon. This cape is called the "Cape of Stars and Moon," symbolizing the diligence and capability of Naxi women. Additionally, because the shape of the cape resembles that of a frog, with the two large round ornaments resembling frog eyes, the Seven-Star Cape is also a product of the ancient Naxi people's frog worship. The Seven-Star Backpack not only takes its shape from Naxi clothing but is also embroidered with Dongba pictographs. It serves both as an ethnic handicraft and a stylish backpack. It holds great meaning for travelers to keep as a souvenir or to give as a gift to family and friends. (Lijiang)