Shanghai Cultural Treasures
✨Wunijing handwoven cotton spinning technique✨

Thanks to a #cotton jacket keeping us warm in winter, have you ever wondered how these clothes come to life, stitch by stitch? Wunijing Town in #Shanghai's Xuhui District, the hometown of Huang Daopo, a pioneer of cotton spinning, has played a key role in the history of cotton textiles.

The handwoven cotton spinning technique of Wunijing is renowned for its artistry, which machines cannot replicate. The yarn is as fine as hair, and the fabric is as tight as silk. This innovation shifted China's tradition of using silk and linen, making cotton the primary fabric for everyday clothing. It was listed as a national #IntangibleCulturalHeritage in 2006.

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