The fifth in his family line of ornamental craftsmen, Li Ping-kuei has more than lived up to the reputation since his entry into the field as a young man, and his work is noteworthy for its meticulousness and charm. From deities and historical figures down to insects and fish, Li's works run the gamut.
Nestled within Chiayi County's Sikou Township, the small town of Tianshe was known as the "Kingdom of Bamboo Baskets" in the 1950s and 1960s. To boost the visibility of bamboo weaving, the community is now working hard to promote itself as the go-to destination for bamboo-weaving culture.