The Historical Origin of Huanggang wickerwork

wickerwork in Huanggang, Funan County has a long history and profound cultural heritage. The planting of Salix chinensis can be traced back to thousands of years, and the weaving history has reached more than 5 years. According to the literature, there are tidal flat wetlands on both sides of the Honghuai River, and large areas of wet willows naturally grow. According to Ming Zhengde's Yingzhou Zhi, "Huai Meng is rich in water jing (note: at that time, Salix was called water jing), and it was cut and processed, as white as jade and as tough as rattan". Huanggang wicker is soft, easy to bend, well-proportioned in thickness and elegant in color. Through novel design, it can be woven into various practical handicrafts that are simple, natural, beautiful in shape, light and durable. The rise of willow products originated from the end of the seventeenth century. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, wickerwork prospered. The local people have been handed down from generation to generation, and every household, men, women and children can operate it. There are new people on behalf of skilled craftsmen. Traditionally, they mainly produce basketry, dustpan, basket, luggage and other daily necessities.