InPics | Rural mothers weave heritage and family balance at brocade factory in Zhangjiajie-Xinhua
InPics | Rural mothers weave heritage and family balance at brocade factory in Zhangjiajie
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2026-06-13 23:24:15
A kid accompanies her mother, who is making brocade, after school at Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade factory in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)
CHANGSHA, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Nestled in the city of Zhangjiajie, the Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade factory has pioneered flexible working arrangements for rural women. This initiative empowers them to balance their professional commitments with childcare responsibilities.
To further support children's development, the factory has provided apartments for mothers and children, and organized volunteer-led after-school care, which enables mothers to see their children studying or playing nearby while focusing on their tasks.
The Tujia traditional hand-made brocade, a renowned craft in Zhangjiajie and one of China's five major brocades, boasts a rich heritage. In 2006, it earned a place on China's inaugural national list of intangible cultural heritage.
In addition to promoting and improving the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, women can provide the best company for their children by getting employed and increasing income at this "mother-friendly factory."
A weaver works at Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade cultural and creative park in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province, June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)Kids visit Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade cultural and creative park in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province, June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)A weaver works at Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade factory in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)This photo taken on June 11, 2026 shows brocade products at Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade cultural and creative park in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)A weaver works at Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade factory in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)Weavers work on brocades while their children are reading or doing homework nearby at Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade cultural and creative park in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province, April 19, 2026. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua)A kid accompanies her mother, who is making brocade, after school at Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade factory in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province, June 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)An aerial drone photo shows Guaiyaomei Tujia ethnic brocade cultural and creative park in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province, June 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)■
