Straw weaving art

Last updated 2026-11-10 — A century ago, at the Paris World’s Fair, wheat-straw round fans from Ganyu County in Lianyungang City won third prize for their extraordinary and ingenious design, enjoying a moment of great glory. Straw-woven handicrafts are one of the flagship products of Lianyungang’s arts and crafts industry, with tens of thousands of people in the city currently engaged in straw processing. 　　People also use methods such as mixed straw and willow weaving, willow and paper weaving, and willow and ceramic structures to produce high-end handicrafts such as baskets, crates, flower pots, flower stands, and decorative ornaments, which are popular overseas due to their exquisite craftsmanship.