Name: Straw plaiting turns farm waste into art
Uploaded: 2026-06-04T15:05:59+08:00
Duration: PT27.2S
Description: Straw plaiting is a traditional Chinese handicraft that transforms natural plant materials into intricate works of art. Beyond preserving cultural heritage, the craft also supports environmental sustainability.

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Straw plaiting is a traditional Chinese handicraft that transforms natural plant materials into intricate works of art. Beyond preserving cultural heritage, the craft also supports environmental sustainability. In the past, farmers often burned leftover straw after harvest. Today, straw weaving gives agricultural waste a second life. Using wheat straw and other grasses, artisans weave remarkably detailed creations that look so realistic they seem ready to move.

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