Development Status and Trend of Handmade Wamao

Wamao is a unique beast in Yunnan, among which Wamao in Heqing, Dali is the most famous. It combines the traditional culture and aesthetic consciousness of the local people, and after ingenious conception, it is made into a special beast shape for residential roofs. However, with the development of the city, reinforced concrete has replaced the old houses, and the tile cat has gradually moved away from people's lives.

Now people's demand for tile cats is getting smaller and smaller, the sales of tile cats are getting worse and worse, and there are fewer and fewer craftsmen making tile cats. This phenomenon may be due to the architectural style of modern society has changed, the traditional residential architecture is no longer the mainstream, and the use value of the traditional handicraft of tile cat in modern architecture has also decreased accordingly.

In addition, because the production of tile wool requires certain skills and experience, this skill has not been well inherited and developed. In modern society, many people prefer to choose modern and convenient building materials instead of traditional tile cats.

In the future, with the further development of urbanization, tile cat production may face greater challenges. However, as a traditional culture and handicraft, the making of Wamao may get more attention and protection. Under the background of protecting and inheriting traditional culture, people can re-examine and appreciate the value and significance of Wamao. At the same time, some areas may also take measures to promote the development and innovation of tile cat production to meet the needs of modern society.