Horsetail embroidery, a national intangible cultural heritage, is a special art form handed down from generation to generation among the women of the Shui ethnic group.

It is an existing primitive art form and is considered a "living fossil" of Chinese embroidery. It is also very important for research on the unique customs of the Shui ethnic group.

The embroidery uses horsetail, which has many advantages, including a long lifespan, durable shape and beautiful glaze.

The embroidery has been sold to regions such as New Zealand and Italy, bringing economic benefits to the Shui people.

Wei Taohua, an inheritor of the art form, selects horsetails.

Wei Taohua assembles the horsetails.

Wei Taohua sorts out the finished horsetail embroideries.

Wei Taohua examines the finished horsetail embroideries.