A Dong grandmother skillfully weaves intricate bands using simple, time-honored tools. /CGTN
These vibrant, colorful ribbons are Dong brocade – a traditional handicraft that has flourished for centuries in Dali Dong Village, Rongjiang, Guizhou. /CGTN
Each pattern tells a story, preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Dong people through every thread. /CGTN
A Dong grandmother skillfully weaves intricate bands using simple, time-honored tools. /CGTN
A Dong grandmother skillfully weaves intricate bands using simple, time-honored tools. /CGTN
These vibrant, colorful ribbons are Dong brocade – a traditional handicraft that has flourished for centuries in Dali Dong Village, Rongjiang, Guizhou. /CGTN
Have you ever seen fabric woven using the body as a loom?
In Dali Village, Guizhou, Dong band weaving is a centuries-old craft. Using only a backstrap loom and a bamboo knife, artisans create intricate patterns by hand. These vibrant bands wrap newborns, adorn hair and waists, and carry the warmth of family and the memories of generations.
In every thread lies the rhythm of the mountains – and the heartbeat of everyday life.