Guangxi county unlocks manufacturing potential with heritage fabric

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 19, 2026

Workers dry xiangyunsha, or gambiered Guangdong gauze, a fabric designated as a national intangible cultural heritage item, on the lawn of Lavender Manor in Xincheng County, Laibin City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

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