The Bai people of Jianchuan County in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan have developed woodcarving to a high level of artistry over thousands of years of practice.
The ancient Chinese craft of bamboo weaving has been practiced in Yiliang County since the time of the Song Dynasty, which reigned in China during the years 960-1279.
It is one of the most ancient traditional handicrafts representing national and ethnic culture of the Yi people. And it reflects Yi people’s way of life, is an expression of their personality and personal tastes in design and fashion.