Meet Wei Caixiu, 31, the cultural guardian blending tradition and TikTok-era energy in rural Sichuan! 🏡 This vibrant entrepreneur runs a buzzing village workshop in Miyi County, crafting dazzling Lisu ethnic attire bursting with geometric patterns and fiery red-and-gold hues. ✨
📌 By day, her store shines as a rainbow hub for traditional clothing. By night, it transforms into a DIY classroom where Wei teaches Gen-Z locals intricate embroidery techniques passed down through generations. 🧵 \"Every stitch carries our ancestors\' stories,\" she says, showing a floral motif symbolizing mountain resilience.
🔥 With nearly 20 trainees this year, Wei\'s mission goes beyond fashion: \"We\'re coding cultural DNA into wearable art.\" Her neon-lit workshop now attracts urban influencers seeking authentic ethnic styles, creating unexpected bridges between village elders and digital natives. 📲
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Village workshop helps preserve Lisu ethnic culture in Sichuan
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