Willow weaving evokes a warm undertone in the Chinese memory. Perhaps it's the shallow baskets your grandmother used to dry red dates, the coarse cloth baskets your grandfather used as farm tools at market, or the delicate flower vases your mother used to adorn her windowsill. This ancient craft, using willow branches as brushes and hands as ink, has evolved from a prehistoric production tool to a dazzling international artistic treasure. Spanning thousands of years, it has consistently woven the wisdom and cultural spirit of Chinese life with its unwavering resilience, earning it a glittering place on the national intangible cultural heritage list.