Bamboo weaving technology

The process flow chart of bamboo weaving is as follows:

1. Saw bamboo: saw the bamboo to the required size.

2. Splitting bamboo: Split the bamboo into several strips with a cleaver, and the bamboo strips are not completely separated at this time.

3. Scraping: Scrape the blue part on the surface of the bamboo strips with a knife or scraper to make the bamboo strips appear pale yellow.

4. Chopping: Chopping bamboo strips into small bamboo strips or chopping machetes with a knife is one of the important links in the bamboo weaving process.

5. Weaving: Weave chopped bamboo strips into various shapes and patterns as required, such as baskets, mats, mats, etc.

6. Trimming: After weaving, trim the edges with a knife or file to make the bamboo weaving crafts more beautiful.

The traditional bamboo weaving technology has a long history and embodies the hard work of the working people of the Chinese nation. Bamboo weaving technology can be divided into filament weaving technology and thick silk bamboo weaving technology. On June 7th, 2008, bamboo weaving was approved by the State Council to be included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. Archaeological data show that after human beings began to settle down, they engaged in simple agricultural and animal husbandry production.

There is still a little surplus of rice, millet and hunting food, so food and drinking water are stored for emergencies. At this time, local materials were used to cut plant branches into baskets, baskets and other utensils with various tools such as stone axes and knives. In practice, it is found that bamboo is neat, strong in crack resistance, elastic and tough, easy to weave, strong and durable.

Types of bamboo weaving technology:

1, cylindrical: bamboo sticks are rolled up and made into a cylindrical shape, which is often used as padding in making baskets and other articles.

2. Taper: It is made by rolling and knotting a long rod with uniform thickness. It is usually used as a cushion in the production of back baskets and other articles.

3. Triangle: This product is often used to package food or toys, and can also be used to make laundry baskets or other utensils.

4. Cone: It is also a common bamboo weaving handicraft.