Bamboo Wicker Artistry: A Global Voyage from Shengzhou to the World
Bamboo wicker animals, celebrated for their exquisite craftsmanship, have gained immense popularity in international markets, showcasing the pinnacle of Chinese artistry. Despite bearing 'Shanghai Handicrafts' labels, these captivating creations are not produced in Shanghai, China. Instead, they originate from the skilled hands of bamboo weaving artisans in Shengxian County (now Shengzhou), Zhejiang, China.
In the pre-1990s era, Chinese bamboo weaving factories lacked direct trading privileges with foreign nations. Exportation occurred through provincial import and export corporations. Initially managed by the Shanghai Arts and Crafts Import and Export Corporation, the oversight of bamboo wicker animals later transitioned to the Zhejiang Arts and Crafts Import and Export Corporation, facilitating their global expedition. Each bamboo wicker animal design is distinguished by a unique serial number. The labels indicates 'Shanghai Handicrafts,' 'Zhejiang Handicrafts,' or 'Chenghsien Bambooware,' all crafted in the People's Republic of China.
竹编艺术之旅：浙江到世界的全球征程"
竹编动物以其精湛工艺在国际市场上备受推崇，展示了中国艺术的巅峰。尽管标签上标明“上海工艺品”，但这些迷人的创作并非产自中国上海。相反，它们源自中国浙江省嵊县（现为嵊州市）的竹编艺人之手。
在1990年前，中国的竹编工厂无法直接与外国进行贸易。出口通过省级进出口公司进行。竹编动物最初由上海工艺品进出口公司管理，后来由浙江工艺品进出口公司接管，促进了它们的全球扩展。每个竹编动物设计都有独特的序列号。标签标志“上海手工艺品”、“浙江工艺品”或“嵊县竹编”，均产自中华人民共和国。
The information above has been summarized from publications on Shengxian bamboo weaving and interviews conducted with former artisans from the Shengxian Bamboo Weaving Factory.