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Temple Street: traditional wedding supplies shine
In recent years, many young couples choosing to get married are still opting for traditional wedding items, such as handmade leather cases, jewelry boxes, red-painted baskets, red-painted poles, and ancestral barrels. In Temple Street, several shops specialize in producing and selling these classic wedding supplies. Among them are two families—Shi Xin Yue and Song Zhu Hong—who have been running their businesses for years.
Shi Xin Yue, 49 years old, is a master of handcrafted red-painted baskets and other traditional wedding items. His flagship products are genuine handmade leather cases and jewelry boxes. According to him, a high-quality basket can cost nearly 2,000 yuan, while a well-made leather case may reach 2,600 yuan. Over the past five to six years, more young people have started to embrace these traditional elements in their weddings, which has significantly boosted his business.
Shi Xin Yue learned the craft from a monk named "Fu Heng" at a temple when he was 19. Over time, his skills have evolved, and his techniques have become increasingly refined. His workshop is located on the second floor above his shop. There are four pairs of leather cases waiting to be painted, along with more than ten jewelry boxes in various sizes. Each box is made from Chinese fir wood, with bamboo joints connecting the pieces instead of nails. A layer of cowhide is then added on top. The glue used is natural, not chemical-based. The jewelry boxes are crafted from camphor wood, and according to Shi Xin Yue, they are considered "famous" among local customers.
Song Zhu Hong, known as the "weaver," runs a small shop where she sits on a simple wooden bench and stool, operating a traditional "ribbon machine." She weaves colorful wedding ribbons using age-old techniques. She has been weaving since the age of 8, and over nearly 60 years, she has developed a deep connection with her craft. Today, she produces about twenty to thirty meters of ribbon per day, which she rolls onto bobbins and displays in small glass boxes for sale.
With the ongoing renovation of Temple Street, where more than 2,000 meters of the ancient street have been paved with pebbles and quartzite, the area is becoming an even more attractive destination for tourists. As more visitors come to explore the historic town, the demand for traditional wedding supplies is expected to grow, ensuring that these age-old crafts continue to thrive and flourish in the streets.
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Temple Street: traditional wedding supplies shine