Double Sun‑Bird Xilankapu Crossbody Bag | Traditional Tujia Brocade Folk Handbag

Xilankapu is a form of Tujia brocade shaped by a long weaving history. On this square cotton bag, two mirrored cuckoos become the Double Sun-Bird motif—an emblem associated with spring's return and auspicious beginnings. The supplied cultural record traces Xilankapu through centuries of development, from early woven cloth to a respected regional textile. In 1988, a Double Sun-Bird Xilankapu bag was presented as a state gift, carrying the pattern to an international audience. Xilankapu was included in China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. This contemporary crossbody form keeps that woven language in everyday motion.