The traditional skill of grass weaving has a history as long as 1500 years. Straw and grass craftsmanship is still popular now. It is said that has a history of 1500 years, the Qing dynesty. A kind of weaving skill was introduced into China, at first spread in the west village, and radiation to the area after, picking the braided handicraft hence to thousands of families.

Straw processing in the county and the surrounding area, the industry has become a vast countryside an economy source.

After the reform and opening, straw and grass craft on the basis of traditional craft combined with the modern advanced technology, in the traditional straw, increased clothing, straw bags, tea mat, cushion, mat, door curtain, fruit basket, paper basket, laundry basket, storage basket, shopping basket slippers and the use of wheat straw weaving adornment, decoration. Etc. This town has been developed more than kinds of products, especially straw dress series products to all circles cherished, deeply fashion models and experts favor.

Name grass-woven artwork sold in Europe, Asia, and beauty, more than 10 countries and regions. In 2006, the name straw craftsmanship in hebei province was listed in the first non-material cultural heritage list. In February 2008, was listed in the national intangible cultural heritage protection projects.