As Daying Li weaves threads of red and blue dyed bamboo around a delicate vase, people pause to watch in Impressions Orient.
The main material for weaving is characterized by high bamboo with thin sections and tenacity. The material is called neosinocalamus affinis which comes from Sichuan wetlands in China. After the bamboo is opened, laddered, and dyed and sterilized at high temperatures, the bamboo becomes thin. Using jacquard weaving and other special techniques, the items are covered with vivid flowers and characters.
Chinese bamboo weaving has a 7000 year history. It is a balance of forces that is achieved by manipulating bamboo. It is simple yet complex, utilitarian yet sculptural, and natural yet structured. Do not miss an opportunity to observe the technique and purchase a piece.
In addition to the woven pieces, the shop sells other Chinese handicrafts. They also sell paintings in all sizes as well as embroidered goods.