Did You Know That ... ?
- Li Jung-lieh's affair with bamboo weaving began at the age of 18. He became known for his unique application of lacquer upon his woven creations, giving rise to a school of 'Basket Lacquerware.'
- Li was deployed as a bamboo craft technician to the Malagasy Republic (today's Madagascar) in 1971.
- As one of the few Taiwanese artisans who excel at bamboo weaving, carpentry and lacquer arts, Li was selected to be the recipient of the top craft honor in Taiwan - the National Crafts Achievement Award - for the year 2013.
Read more about the veteran craftsman here or scroll down for pictures.