In Yuyue Town, there is a custom of asking for wives and giving birth to children, that is, weaving "red" ropes to string together a happy life. When we say that it is a "red" rope, we do not mean the red color, but it expresses people's expectations for a prosperous and happy life. Aunt Yao Shuixian is 64 years old, and she has been weaving this rope since childhood. Recently, Aunt Yao showed us this skill at her home.

Yao Narcissus was sitting on the bench, with one end fixing the materials used, and the other end tying a knot on his body. Holding a shuttle in his hand, he shuttled back and forth between threads. "You see, there are 64 threads here, and it takes 8 threads to weave patterns in the middle of the rope.

The word "king", orchid, "8", fish... with the rhythm of the shuttle, one pattern after another appears, and the rope gradually becomes colorful. Yao Narcissus told reporters that although these patterns are simple, they are all exquisite and have beautiful meanings.

When it comes to the use of ropes, Yao Narcissus said with confidence: "When we get married, we weave these ropes to tie up the quilts of a bed. After the baby is born, we make a 'wrap', and then use this rope to tie the baby." Tying the quilt means that we should firmly "tie" the couple together, happy and united; Wrapping the child with a "clasp" is to hope that the child will not get cold and grow healthily.

At Yao Narcissus' home, she still has this "Hug Front" made by herself when her grandson was born more than ten years ago. She turned over from under the box, and the reporter saw that it was actually like sewing a rope on a small silk quilt, wrapping the child, exposing his arms, tying the rope, and then rolling the soles of his feet down. When it was cold, the child had the protection of a "fold", and would not feel cold at all.

Nowadays, although many marriage customs have been simplified, many people still remember these old traditions. "I'm just helping now. I'm very happy to watch others do the wedding and the baby is born." Yao Narcissus told reporters that in her memory, all the women in the village knew this skill, but now, there are not many people who can weave this "red" rope. Occasionally, several people know that narcissus yao has this skill, and they still come to her for help. narcissus yao is also a gift of friendship every time.

However, Yao Narcissus will soon be busy because the Wanniaoyuan Scenic Spot in Sanlin Village is about to open. There, a craft workshop has been specially arranged for Yao Narcissus, who will show this folk art to tourists as an "artist". After learning this news, Yao Narcissus was very happy: "I didn't want to make money with this rope, but I hope you can see the process of my knitting. Next, I will prepare well to see if I can weave more patterns on the rope."