![]() ![]() Archaeological evidence traces it back to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24). ![]() Zhuang brocade is deeply embedded in the traditions and customs of the region's major ethnic group. It's good that I can return to my roots to help more people understand and appreciate our heritage," says Li, 39, who is a fifth-generation Zhuang brocade weaver. Many Zhuang women like myself have been weaving it all our lives. "We are very proud of our traditional brocade. Less than a decade ago, Li Donglian had to leave home to work odd jobs, venturing out to neighboring provinces to make a living.īut in 2016, Li was given a life-changing opportunity to find her true calling-as an ethnic brocade weaver back in her own village of Banchi in the city of Chongzuo in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Zhuang brocade weaver Li Donglian (right) works with a colleague at a workshop in June in Nanning, capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. XIE ZHONGGUO/FOR CHINA DAILY ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |