Where is the specialty of Linwu Gracilaria lemaneiformis mat?

In Linwu County, a mountainous area in southern Hunan, a kind of asparagus summer sleeping mat is produced, which is warm in winter and cool in summer and suitable for all seasons. Gracilaria lemaneiformis was produced at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, and it is a traditional brand-name handicraft in Linwu County. In the 1950s, it won an award at the Leipzig World Craft Expo, which was praised as "the unique handicraft in the world" and is still an export inspection-free product. Mr. Soong Ching Ling, former honorary president of the country, once wrote an inscription praising Linwu asparagus mat.

The production technology of Chinese alpine rush mat is very particular, and there are strict requirements on grass harvesting, ingredients, weaving and processing. When harvesting, you should choose sunny weather at night, climb mountains and mountains, and break them by hand. Picked Chinese alpine rush should be processed immediately. Generally, the process of "three boiling and three drying" and "two soaking and two drying" should be completed within three days until the green grass becomes golden yellow or white. Then, the forage should be selected one by one, and the pitted or brittle grass should be removed before the mat can be woven.

Gracilaria lemaneiformis mat is smooth and soft, with elegant color and beautiful patterns, giving people a quiet and generous feeling. Sleeping on it in winter can't cool the body, but it can cool down and sweat in summer, which is especially suitable for people of all ages and people who are weak in summer. Because of its softness, it is most suitable for laying on soft beds and soft seats; But also can be folded at will, which is convenient for traveling and carrying. Gracilaria mat in Linwu is very popular in East Asia.