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Bamboo weaving technology—illustrated tutorial on round weaving method

Bamboo weaving technology—illustrated tutorial on round weaving method

Bamboo weaving craft originated from primitive society. Dongyang bamboo weaving came out in the Yin and Shang dynasties, and was famous for its Lantern Festival lanterns in the Song dynasty. Dongyang bamboo lanterns such as Lantern Festival lanterns, dragon lanterns and revolving lanterns were famous throughout the Song Dynasty.

Bamboo weaving technology—illustrated tutorial on round weaving method

First, use four bamboo strips as a unit, overlap and spread them out as shown in the figure, then add four more, and pay attention to how they are intertwined. After you figure out the reason, gradually increase the number. This is a more difficult braiding method.