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Traditional straw hats embrace fashion and global markets
Updated: May 12, 2025
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The craft has deep roots in the local community. Known for its simplicity, practicality and accessibility, Langya grass weaving is a collective, hands-on skill passed down through generations. The process involves several steps, including starting the weave, placing it on a mold, layering grass, removing the mold, locking the edge and shaping. The weaving patterns are classified based on the direction of the warp and weft grass into two-way, three-way, four-way and five-way techniques, while the hand movements include pressing, picking, crossing and twisting.
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