What does Xilankapu mean?

1, "Xilankapu" is a traditional handicraft of Tujia nationality with strong national and local characteristics. In Tujia language, "Xilan" means "quilt cover" and "Karp" means "flower", so the literal translation of "Xilan Karp" is "quilt cover" or "flower quilt cover", which is an image description of this brocade.

2. This kind of brocade is regarded as the crystallization of Tujia wisdom and skills, mainly because its production process is complex and requires exquisite skills and rich experience. In the process of weaving, Tujia people not only use unique weaving skills, but also skillfully integrate various patterns and colors into them, which is both practical and of high artistic value.

3. In addition, "Xilankapu" has profound symbolic significance in Tujia culture. It is a necessary dowry for Tujia daughters when they get married, which means their ingenuity and good expectations for future life. Therefore, Xilankapu is not only the representative of Tujia traditional handicrafts, but also an important symbol of Tujia culture.