Across China. Millennia-old craft weaves hope, opportunity for people with disabilities in north China
- Chris McMillan
- Dec 4
- 1 min read
Xinhua
3rd December 2025
Across China. Millennia-old craft weaves hope, opportunity for people with disabilities in north China
Xinhua
3rd December 2025
Across China. Millennia-old craft weaves hope, opportunity for people with disabilities in north China
Seated in a wheelchair, 39-year-old Li Peipei deftly twisted a strand of golden corn husk between her fingers, watching as a delicate earring materialized from the humble fibers.
Restricted in mobility due to infantile paralysis, Li has become a master practitioner of straw plaiting, an ancient craft involving the weaving of plant fibers like wheat straw and corn husks into both practical items and artistic creations. For this native of Daming County in north China's Hebei Province, the craft carries profound cultural significance. A tradition long cherished in her hometown, it was officially recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008.
Reflecting on her journey with the time-honored craft, Li's voice brimmed with emotion. "It has completely transformed my life," she said.
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