Lianyungang Willow Weaving

Lianyungang Willow Weaving

　　　Lianyungang willow weaving crafts have a long history. According to the supplementary volume of the Continued Gazetteer of Ganyu County, in the 5th year of the Republic of China (1916), the "liupo luo" (a general term for local willow-woven products) from Tucheng won the fourth prize at the International Panama Exposition. Willow weaving artisans create their products inside "cellars." Working inside the cellar allows them to bend and weave the willow while maintaining warmth and humidity, resulting in crafts of superior quality that are less prone to breaking.

Skilled artisans weave the crafts with Eastern wisdom and unique craftsmanship, creating pieces of diverse forms and striking beauty—both decorative and practical. Particularly notable are the willow-woven shell-carved floral crafts, which are exquisitely made and ingeniously designed, winning the favor of both domestic and international merchants. Today, Lianyungang willow weaving products, known for their novelty, uniqueness, and ingenuity, are sold in over 30 countries and regions.