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Horsetail embroidery, a national intangible cultural heritage, is a special art form handed down from generation to generation among the women of the Shui ethnic group.
It is an existing primitive art form and is considered a "living fossil" of Chinese embroidery. It is also very important for research on the unique customs of the Shui ethnic group.
The embroidery uses horsetail, which has many advantages, including a long lifespan, durable shape and beautiful glaze.
The embroidery has been sold to regions such as New Zealand and Italy, bringing economic benefits to the Shui people.
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| Wei Taohua, an inheritor of the art form, selects horsetails. |
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| Wei Taohua assembles the horsetails. |
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| Wei Taohua sorts out the finished horsetail embroideries. |
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| Wei Taohua examines the finished horsetail embroideries. |
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