Bamboo weaving is a traditional folk art with a history of thousands of years.

Bamboo weaving is a kind of handicraft that uses bamboo on the mountain to split into pieces or filaments and weave into various utensils and handicrafts. Bamboo weaving technology not only has great practical value, but also has a profound historical background.

In the history of bamboo weaving industry, workshops have been passed down from generation to generation or the relationship between master and apprentice is based on workshops. After the apprentice has completed his studies, he will start his own business, recruit apprentices and teach by example. Generally do daily necessities, agricultural appliances. Meishan bamboo weaving has a long history and is the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage.

Bamboo weaving technology is mainly divided into three stages: material processing, weaving and finishing. Material processing is to process bamboo into bamboo strips, and weaving is to weave various products with bamboo strips. Finishing is an indispensable supplementary process, aiming at making bamboo woven products more beautiful, exquisite, convenient and durable.

Among all kinds of bamboo woven products, the knapsack technology is the most complicated. It is to expose handfuls of bamboo (200 for each) in the yard, dry them in the rain, then expose them in the sun and store them.

When in use, take a handful, scrape off the bamboo joints and hairs, cut it in half, then soak it in the river or grinding ditch for two days and two nights, and take it out after the bamboo becomes soft. At this time, the flexibility of bamboo is greatly improved, which is suitable for processing, and then it is cut into symmetrical strips with a contemptuous knife, and then it can be used for weaving.

Second, weaving. First, two wooden sticks with uniform thickness and equal length are bent, and the middle parts of the wooden sticks are crossed and stacked. Through a square circle made of iron wire, four club heads are placed at the four corners of the circle to make a backpack stick (also called backpack corner). Then weave from bottom to top.