Ancient birdcage weaving skills still benefit southwest China villagers

Craftswomen make birdcages at Kala Village of Danzhai County in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 9, 2021. Consisting of over a dozen procedures, the traditional techniques used to make these birdcages are recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of the province, and draw numerous visitors to come and learn more about the cultural heritages of the Miao ethnic group. [Photo: VCG]

Craftswomen make birdcages at Kala Village of Danzhai County in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 9, 2021. Consisting of over a dozen procedures, the traditional techniques used to make these birdcages are recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of the province, and draw numerous visitors to come and learn more about the cultural heritages of the Miao ethnic group. [Photo: VCG]

Craftswomen make birdcages at Kala Village of Danzhai County in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 9, 2021. Consisting of over a dozen procedures, the traditional techniques used to make these birdcages are recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of the province, and draw numerous visitors to come and learn more about the cultural heritages of the Miao ethnic group. [Photo: VCG]

Craftswomen make birdcages at Kala Village of Danzhai County in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 9, 2021. Consisting of over a dozen procedures, the traditional techniques used to make these birdcages are recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of the province, and draw numerous visitors to come and learn more about the cultural heritages of the Miao ethnic group. [Photo: VCG]