The sachet is also called rongxiang, sachet, sachet, incense tassel, and drapery. Today, it is called purse, trickster, and qianqian. It is a folk embroidery handicraft created by ancient Chinese working women.
In Qu Yuans "Li Sao", there is "Hujiangli and Pizhixi, Ren Qiulan thinks it is admirable". The spices at that time were Pizhi and Qiulan.
Traditional Chinese sachets are mostly made of silk and contain spices such as realgar, smoked grass, and mugwort leaves. It is said that sachets can ward off evil spirits, so they are often hung during the Dragon Boat Festival.
To make handmade sachets, first cut four pieces of cloth. There are two pieces with flowers and two pieces without flowers.
Sew it up leaving a small opening.
Turn over.
Sew up the small opening and turn the whole thing over.
Two pieces like this, turn them over and start sewing.
Turn over after sewing.
Thread the thread with a thick needle and make pleats every 0.5cm.
Put the two pieces on backwards and pull them together to close them.
Arrange the pleats, pinching each one firmly.
Mix the paint.
Dyeing.
Finally add the tassels, and the beautiful traditional sachet is ready!
