TRADITIONAL HERITAGE CRAFT
- Handwoven wild grapevine bags crafted by skilled artisans.
- Each bag is made using traditional Chinese weaving techniques passed down through generations.
- Created from natural wild grapevine materials, every piece features unique handmade textures.
- Zanefolia preserves cultural heritage through timeless craftsmanship and artisan design.
THE MAKING PROCESS
From Nature to Timeless Craft
Harvesting Wild Grapevines
Artisans carefully harvest natural wild grapevines from the mountains, selecting quality materials for handcrafted grapevine bags.
Selecting & Preparing Wild Grapevines
Carefully select high-quality wild grapevines and prepare them for traditional handwoven bag craftsmanship.
Boiling & Peeling Wild Grapevines
Wild grapevines are carefully boiled and peeled to enhance flexibility, preparing natural materials for handcrafted woven bags.
Smoothing Wild Grapevines | Traditional Craft
Artisans refine wild grapevine strips to enhance flexibility for handwoven bags.
Air-Drying & Handwoven Wild Grapevines
Wild grapevines are naturally air-dried and handwoven by artisans to create unique heritage bags.
Trimming Wild Grapevines
Artisans carefully trim wild grapevines, preparing flexible natural materials for handcrafted woven bags.
- ZANEFOLIA
Zanefolia· Brand Story
- Zanefolia is devoted to preserving the intangible heritage of handwoven mountain grapevine bags, blending traditional craftsmanship seamlessly with modern life.
- Each bag carries the artisan’s dedication and the beauty of nature, embodying traditional wisdom while accompanying daily life.
- Through Zanefolia, we hope to carry forward this heritage, crossing generations to become a source of warmth and lasting memory in everyday life.
From Wild Grapevines to Modern Life — Handwoven Heritage Craft.
- Natural wild grapevines are transformed into unique handmade bags through traditional weaving techniques.
- Artisans preserve generations of craftsmanship, blending cultural heritage with modern elegance.
From the mountains to your hands,
a heritage that lives on.
- We carry forward ancient wisdom with respect and love,
- blending timeless craftsmanship with modern life.
The Making Process
Vine Selection
- Artisans carefully select mature, strong wild grapevines that are flexible and long-lasting.
Vine Harvesting
- Vines are hand-harvested from the mountains with respect for nature and sustainable practices.
Cut wild grapevine bark into strips
- Uniformly split wild grapevine bark from the vine using a scraper.
Jianmen Splitting & Sizing
- The dried vines are split using traditional tools and sized evenly for weaving.
Shade drying
- After the wild grapevine strips are soaked in clean water for the second time, they are placed on bamboo poles to air dry in the shade, enhancing their flexibility.
Fine Carving & Tightening
- Edges are carved and tightened meticulously to ensure strength and a refined finish.
Vine selection
- Artisans carefully select wild grapevines that are perfectly balanced in nature, treating the process as a dialogue between humans and the mountain landscape.
Boiling the Vines
- The vines are boiled to remove impurities and enhance flexibility and durability.
Vine Harvesting
- Artisans carefully use their hands to peel evenly split wild grapevine bark from the vine, ensuring the inner bark remains intact and undamaged.
Soaking to soften
- After trimming and shaping, the vine strips are soaked in clean water again to restore flexibility and prevent breakage during bending in the weaving process.
Hand Weaving
- Artisans weave each strand by hand, creating the body of the bag with precision.
Polishing, Shaping & Waxing
- The bag is shaped, polished, and waxed using natural wax for a smooth, lasting sheen.
30+
- Years Craftsmanship
8+
- Traditional Steps
100%
- Handwoven
Natural
- Wild Grapevines
