Mao Junfang is a bamboo craftsman（手艺人）. In 1974. at the age of 17, he began to learn how to make bamboo weaving crafts（竹编）from his father. and started to sell bamboo crafts as a street vendor.
Ten years ago, making bamboo weaving handicrafts could not support his family, so he had to work as a gatekeeper for a factory. He could take a one-day break every other day.
An over 10-meter-long bamboo can magically turned by Mao Junfang into food steamers, baskets, food covers, and other kind of tools. With his fine craftsmanship, Mao has won great respect among his countrymen.
Bamboo weaving crafts requires both skills and patience. Every day, Mao Junfang gets up early and begins his work at 6 a. m. and stops after 9 p. m. However,
"Life is hard for a bamboo craftsman. I don't want anyone else to experience the same hard life as I do, and I don't want the traditional craft to disappear , either, "Mao says.
A. He has also won great prizes for his bamboo weaving crafts. B. He finished his learning two years later C. he can make only a few pieces per day. D. A bamboo craftsman must be hard-working. E. During his break, Mao would make bamboo crafts at home. |
