Lujin enchants international journalists, influencers in Shandong

Mohammad Hashem Mohammadi, an Afghanistan content creator based in Shanghai, learns to make lujin on a loom at the Museum of Lu Brocade located in Jiaxiang county of Jining city in East China’s Shandong province on June 4, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"I really enjoyed these hands-on activities, which gave me a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture. These experiences showcased the exquisite craftsmanship and allowed me to appreciate the wisdom and creativity of the ancients. It was truly an unforgettable experience," said Mohammad Hashem Mohammadi, an Afghanistan content creator based in Shanghai.

"I find lujin absolutely fascinating. The intricate designs and vibrant colors are stunning, and the skill required to produce such beautiful textiles is impressive," he said, adding that there are traditional textiles like Afghan carpets and embroideries in his country, which also involve intricate designs and skilled craftsmanship.

Shanghai-based American vlogger Lile Song Mahoney is dressed in a hanfu made of lujin in Jiaxiang county of Jining city in East China’s Shandong province on June 4, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"Lujin feels close to me. It looks plain but feels very comfortable," said Shanghai-based American vlogger Lile Song Mahoney, dressed in a hanfu made of lujin. Mahoney, who is also a second-year student majoring in Chinese Language and Literature at East China Normal University, has a fascination with traditional Chinese clothing and costumes of various ethnic groups in China.

"Recent years have witnessed a hanfu frenzy on social media, but the popular hanfu styles are mostly those from the wardrobe of the noble and well-to-do families in ancient China," Mahoney noted. "I have been curious about what hanfuthat common people wore in the past. Lujin-made hanfu is probably the answer and it looks very charming."