In China's lush Guizhou Province, Yang Li is revolutionizing traditional crafts by stitching vibrant stories onto nature's canvas – leaf veins! 🌱 Combining Miao, Tujia, and Dong ethnic embroidery techniques, this visionary artisan transforms autumn leaves from Fanjing Mountain's primal forests into delicate works of art.
Each leaf undergoes 30+ steps – from rubbing to drying – until its veins become paper-thin 'fabric.' 🧵✨ Yang then embroiders intricate patterns of flowers, birds, and folklore figures, breathing new life into what nature leaves behind. 🍂🎨
Now training local embroiderers in her innovative craft, Yang also harnesses TikTok-style platforms to showcase this eco-friendly art globally. 💻🌍 Her viral videos prove that tradition and technology can grow together – one exquisite leaf at a time!
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