Feng Yunbo – Inheritor of Lisu Textile Craft and Embroidery Skill in Weixi County, Diqing 

Feng Yunbo (蜂云波), a female artisan of the Lisu ethnic group (傈僳族), was born in 1979 in Tongle Village (同乐村), Yezhi Town (叶枝镇), Weixi County (维西县), Diqing Prefecture (迪庆州). Gifted with nimble hands and creativity since childhood, she mastered traditional Lisu techniques of hemp spinning, weaving, and embroidery by the age of 12. By 14, she had learned the full set of techniques required to make the male headpiece known as Amushulu (阿木数吕), part of the traditional Achamu Gua (阿尺木刮) attire.

Feng Yunbo not only inherited traditional craftsmanship but also began creating her own floral patterns, which are fresh, elegant, and quickly became popular among locals who admired and replicated her work.

Promotion and Inheritance

As a recognized representative inheritor of a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage project, Feng Yunbo actively fulfills her role as a transmitter of tradition. She has taken on many apprentices and taught the skills of Lisu costume-making to the younger generation. Thanks to her influence, a number of teenage girls in her village have begun learning the Amushulu (阿木数吕) weaving technique.

Feng also participates in various cultural events where she showcases the charm and beauty of traditional Lisu clothing.

Craftsmanship Features

Feng Yunbo excels at making Amushulu (阿木数吕), a decorative item woven from wheat straw, and traditional Achamu Gua (阿尺木刮) attire. Her works retain the essence of traditional techniques while integrating modern aesthetics, making Lisu clothing more appealing and vibrant to contemporary audiences.

Social and Cultural Value

Feng Yunbo’s efforts not only preserve the traditional clothing craftsmanship of the Lisu people but also promote the continuation and development of local culture. Her dedication has breathed new life into this intangible cultural heritage, making a significant contribution to the ongoing transmission of Lisu cultural identity.

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