湘西苗族竹編工藝可以上溯到遠古新時器時代,苗族先民充分利用當地豐富的竹資源,制作了竹斗笠、竹籮筐、竹背簍等生活用具,這些實用性強的竹編用具與精湛的竹編制品,並將其融入到苗族群眾日常的生產、生活中,呈現出明顯的湘西特色,這些制作精美的竹編用具與制品,不僅是苗族竹編藝人創造性與想象力的體現,也彰顯了湘西苗族群眾獨有的聰明才智。

Xiangxi Miao bamboo craft can be traced back to ancient times in new period,Miao people make full use of local rich bamboo resources, make the bamboo hats, bamboo basket, bamboo basket and other living utensils, the practicability of bamboo utensils with exquisite bamboo products,and put it into the daily production and life,the Miao people,showing obvious Xiangxi characteristics,these beautifully crafted bamboo utensils and products,not only embodies the Miao bamboo artist of creativity and imagination,but also highlights the unique Xiangxi Miao people showing the unique connotation of one’s ability and cleverness.