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Ancient Yi embroidery stitches new life into rural revitalization

At this year's "two sessions," a national lawmaker spotlighted the resurgence of Yi embroidery, an ancient craft finding new life through innovation and policy support. The story of its revival offers a model for how traditional crafts can drive rural revitalization.

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At this year's "two sessions," a national lawmaker spotlighted the resurgence of Yi embroidery, an ancient craft finding new life through innovation and policy support. The story of its revival offers a model for how traditional crafts can drive rural revitalization.

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