Wicker basket is regarded as an important instrument in Yu county, north China's Shanxi province. Nowadays making wicker basket has become a disappearing folk craftsmanship.
Lao Liu, 64, is a craftsman who makes wicker baskets in Xing village of Yu county. He started to learn this craft at the age of 22 with his father. More than 40 years' practices makes him an honored one in his hometown. What makes him sad is that he is the last one to handle this craft in the village.
Liu Daolin cuts and collects wickers in the hills in his village
Liu Daolin heats the wickers in the fire pit to make them soft and stretchy
Liu Daolin uses the wickers to make the bottom of the basket
Liu Daolin makes the body of the wicker basket
Liu Daolin is during work
Liu Daolin presents his wicker basket to the reporter
Liu Daolin shows his tools to make wicker basket
Liu Daolin and his wife prepare to sell the wicker baskets at the Qing Cheng temple market.
Source: People's Daily
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