Lhoba Leaf-Shaped Knife

Lhoba Leaf-Shaped Knife

　　Originally produced in the Monba-inhabited areas of Motuo, this item was later introduced to the Luoyu region through cultural exchanges among ethnic groups and has now become a major handicraft of the Lhoba people. The knife is about 7–11 cm long and 5–6 cm wide, shaped like a willow leaf—hence the name "Leaf-Shaped Knife." It serves both as a tool for shaving bamboo strips and cutting fruit, making it an essential item for mountain dwellers as well as a symbol of ethnic unity, with high practical, ornamental, and collectible value.