Three Thousand Stitches
United Nations Registration No.00193
Heritage Since
3,000-Year-Old Brocade Weaving Tradition
Collector Grade
Auctioned Li Brocade Sold for $8,500 in 2022
Manual Hours
72 Hours per Bag, 0 Machines Used
📜 Story Behind the Craft
This bag is handmade using traditional techniques from the Li ethnic group of Hainan Island. The Li people have practiced intricate weaving for over 3,000 years, creating colorful, symbolic textiles used in daily life and ceremonial dress. The motifs on this bag reflect Li totems and beliefs, passed down through generations of women artisans who weave history into every thread.
📐 Product Specifications
- Size: Approx. 9.4 x 11.8 in (24 x 30 cm)
- Material: Cotton-linen fabric + traditional Li brocade
- Carrying style: Drawstring + shoulder strap
- Uses: Lunch tote, travel pouch, casual shoulder bag
🤝 Made with Care
- Hand-sewn using durable, breathable natural fabrics
- Each bag features unique, culturally rooted patterns
- Functional design for daily use with artisanal spirit
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
- Li brocade: a heritage fabric made on traditional backstrap looms
- Woven in small batches by skilled Li craftswomen
- Dyed with natural pigments and finished with sturdy cotton-linen blend
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
Handcrafted by Li women in Hainan, this piece is part of a living tradition of textile artistry. The process involves spinning, dyeing, and weaving using time-honored tools. Purchasing this bag helps sustain local craftsmanship and preserve indigenous identities.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Indigenous Textile Traditions
Li brocade weaving is one of the oldest textile techniques in China. Known for its symbolic motifs and unique warp-float structure, it reflects the myths, rituals, and social structure of the Li people.
Crafted according to principles upheld in China’s national intangible cultural heritage list, this bag is more than an accessory — it is a thread linking generations.
UNESCO ICH Recognition
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00193: Traditional Li Textile Techniques of Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving, and Embroidery
🔗 Learn more at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
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