The production of woven products is a traditional technology that has been practiced for more than a thousand years, and is widely distributed in southern China. Manufacturing woven products combines traditional weaving skills with modern technology. The majority of the remaining mills are grouped as cottage and small-scale enterprises. In China, there are various bamboo woven products including baskets, trays, jars, boxes, cases, vases, folding screens, models of animals and figures, buildings, furniture, lamps and lanterns, bags, toys, fans and mats. Some are graceful pieces of art for decoration or enjoyment and some are indispensable commodities. The styles of the products often varies according to place of production. For example anima...