大理守艺人-白族布扎及其传承（英文版）

Buzha (cloth toy) of Bai, also known as “Houzichuan”, is a traditional folk handicraft popular in Jianchuan county. It was originated from perfume pouches of the central China. The Bai artists of Jianchuan learned from the culture of Han and other ethnic groups, combining embroidery into Buzha.Jianchuan County is located on the Dali prefectural border. In ancient times, there were many venomous animals such as snake and mosquito. To protect themselves and pray for safety, the local people sewed Chinese herbal medicines such as musk and realgar into small pouches to carry around. It gradually evolved into Buzha craft, and these skills have been passed down from generation to generation among local Bai women.