Apricot Hanger —— Wisdom and Aesthetics in Traditional Culture

Dried apricot rack, also known as apricot rack and apricot pile, is a traditional drying rack, which is mainly distributed in rural areas in southern China. It consists of two wooden posts and a beam, and is usually used to dry clothes, grains and other items. The history of drying racks of red apricots can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when officials often built similar drying racks in the yard to show their taste and cultural accomplishment. With the passage of time, the apricot drying rack has gradually become a symbol of traditional culture, representing the wisdom and aesthetics of rural areas in southern China.

Manufacture and Use of Apricot Hanger

The making of dried apricots is very simple, only two wooden columns and one beam are needed. First of all, you need to choose a pair of wooden columns with the same diameter, and the length is about 2 meters. Then, insert these two wooden posts into the ground to keep them vertical, and the distance is about 1 m. Finally, the two wooden pillars are connected by a cross beam, and the production of the almond drying rack can be completed.

Apricot drying rack is very convenient to use, just hang clothes on the beam. Because of the high height of the apricot drying rack, clothes can be effectively prevented from being stained by dust on the ground. In addition, apricot hangers can also be used to dry food and other items, which is very practical.

Aesthetic Value of Dried Apricot Rack

Apricot hangers not only have practical value, but also have high aesthetic value. Its design is simple and beautiful, which embodies the aesthetic concept of "simplicity but not simplicity" in China traditional culture. In addition, the color of the apricot hanger is also very special. Due to long-term exposure to the sun, the surfaces of wooden columns and beams will show a faint red color, which is very beautiful.

Apricot hangers also have a certain symbolic significance. It represents the wisdom and aesthetics of rural areas in southern China, and is an important part of traditional culture in China. In modern society, apricot hangers have been gradually eliminated, but its cultural value can not be ignored.