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15:36, 21-Jul-2019
Suzhou: "Kesi" and its new life in garden city
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Since ancient times, Suzhou has been known as a city of silk and skilled weavers. The amiable climate along the Yangtze River provides the perfect conditions for silk worms to grow. And a traditional agrarian economy has cultivated some of China's best embroiderers. Li Jing is a young fan-maker living in Suzhou. In his workshop, we saw some exquisite court fans made with this endangered technique.