What handicrafts are there in Hangzhou?

Hangzhou silk is a specialty of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, with a very long history, which can be traced back to the period of the Yellow Emperor. A long history and culture have created exquisite Hangzhou silk. Hangzhou has superior climatic conditions, warm and humid, four distinct seasons, abundant sunshine and rainfall, which is very suitable for mulberry growth and silkworm reproduction. The production process of silk is also very complicated and exquisite. Only through complicated processes such as reeling, weaving and dyeing can we produce Hangzhou silks with soft texture, gorgeous color, gorgeous elegance and great artistry.

2, Xihu silk umbrella

Xihu silk umbrella is a traditional handicraft in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, which has a long history and was founded in 1930. Xihu silk umbrella is well-selected and beautifully made. The round umbrella cover is made of special umbrella cover silk, which is as thin as cicada wings, well-woven, breathable and sun-resistant, easy to fold and magnificent in color. The umbrella rib is made of bamboo unique to Jiangnan. Xihu silk umbrella is beautiful in appearance, exquisite in material selection, exquisite in design, light and pleasing to the eye, beautiful in style and convenient to carry.

3. Tianzhu chopsticks

Tianzhu chopsticks, a traditional handicraft in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, has a long history and is one of the specialties of Hangzhou. Hangzhou Tianzhu chopsticks are made of fine bamboo from Tianzhu Mountain in Hangzhou. Nowadays, Tianzhu chopsticks are also scalded with calligraphy and painting, including landscapes, flowers and birds, and the scenery of the West Lake. The color is red and white, inlaid with silver heads, teeth heads, bones and beads for decoration. They are of good quality, practical, cheap, with local characteristics and are well-known at home and abroad.

4. Hangzhou embroidery

Hangzhou embroidery is one of the traditional handicrafts in China, also known as Hangzhou embroidery. It has a very long history, originated in the Han Dynasty, and was especially famous in the Southern Song Dynasty. Aviation maintenance is very disciplined. There are many embroidery methods, such as Ping Xiu, random embroidery, overlapping embroidery, sticking embroidery and borrowing embroidery. It combines the advantages of four famous embroideries: Jiangsu, Hunan, Sichuan and Guangdong. The content is mainly based on traditional patterns such as dragon, phoenix, unicorn, bat and peacock, which are popular among the people. Embroideries are elegant, simple and elegant, and lively.