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That area is famous for its unique bamboo weaving.

Deqing County, Zhejiang Province is famous for its characteristic bamboo weaving.

Deqing County is located in a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The bamboo weaving technology here has a long history and exquisite skills, and is known as the hometown of bamboo weaving in China. Deqing's bamboo weaving works are famous for their exquisite, meticulous and unique designs. Common works include flower baskets, tableware, toys and home decorations.

Deqing's bamboo weaving not only enjoys a high reputation in China, but also sells overseas, which is deeply loved and sought after by consumers at home and abroad. The bamboo weaving industry here has also made positive contributions to the local economic development and has become one of the important cultural heritages of Deqing.

Characteristics of bamboo weaving

1. Nature and environmental protection: the main raw material used in bamboo weaving is bamboo, which has the characteristics of fast growth and rapid regeneration, and there is no need to use chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the growth process. Therefore, bamboo woven products have the characteristics of environmental protection and sustainable development, which is in line with modern people's pursuit of green lifestyle.

2. Unique and beautiful: Bamboo woven products have a unique style and beauty after ingenious arrangement and fine processing. The texture and color of bamboo can endow bamboo woven products with natural texture and elegant flavor, thus making them a unique artistic decoration.

3. Lightweight and durability: Due to the special structure of bamboo, bamboo woven products have good portability and durability. Compared with handicrafts made of other materials, bamboo woven products are usually lighter and easier to carry and place. At the same time, bamboo has good toughness and strength, which makes bamboo woven products stand the test of time and have long service life.

4. Diversity: There are many kinds of bamboo woven goods, which can be made into articles with different shapes and uses. Common bamboo woven products include baskets, boxes, fans, chopsticks cages, handicrafts and so on. In different geographical and cultural backgrounds, the styles and techniques of bamboo weaving will be different, and the forms of expression are rich and diverse.

5. Practical function: Besides decorative and artistic value, bamboo woven products also have certain practical functions. For example, bamboo baskets can be used to hold fruits and vegetables, clothes and other items, bamboo chairs can be used for people to rest and sit down, and bamboo tableware can be used for eating. Therefore, bamboo woven products are a kind of handicraft which integrates practicality and appreciation.