Silk weaving is one of the most important handicrafts in Chengdu. Chengdu Plain is rich in silk resources, and the silk weaving industry has a long history and superb skills. In the Tang Dynasty, Chengdu silk products were famous for their fine texture and exquisite patterns, and became one of the three silk weaving centers in China at that time. Chengdu's silk products were not only supplied to the domestic market, but also exported abroad in large quantities, becoming one of the important commodities in foreign trade in the Tang Dynasty.
2. Paper industry is also an important handicraft sector in Chengdu. Jianfa City is rich in bamboo forest and wood resources, which provides sufficient raw materials for the paper industry. In the Tang Dynasty, the papermaking technology in Chengdu was quite mature, and the paper made was tough and delicate, which was widely used in writing, painting and other fields. Many famous historical paintings and documents use paper produced in Chengdu, such as "Women's History Map".
3. Porcelain industry in Chengdu also has a long history and unique style. As early as the Tang Dynasty, the output of porcelain in Chengdu was already quite large. Chengdu porcelain is famous for its beautiful appearance, hard texture and bright glaze, which represents the advanced level of China porcelain industry at that time. Chengdu's porcelain not only enjoys a high reputation at home, but also exports abroad in large quantities, becoming an important carrier of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.
Light industry in Chengdu in Tang dynasty;
1. Brewing industry is one of the oldest industries in Chengdu history, and there were brewing workshops as early as Qin and Han Dynasties. By the Tang Dynasty, the brewing technology in Chengdu was very mature, and the quality of the brewed wine was excellent and the taste was unique. Many literati have written many praises for Chengdu's fine wine.
2. Ink-making industry is a characteristic industry in Chengdu, which was recorded as early as the Southern Dynasties. By the Tang Dynasty, the ink-making technology in Chengdu had reached a very high level, and the ink produced was of good quality and smooth writing. Many calligraphers love to use ink produced in Chengdu, because it not only has good writing effect, but also has high cultural value.
Tea industry is one of the most famous light industries in Chengdu. Chengdu is one of the important tea producing areas in China, with unique natural conditions and abundant tea resources.
By the Tang Dynasty, Chengdu's tea production had formed a complete industrial chain, with a set of strict technologies and processes from tea planting, picking, processing to sales. Chengdu tea was widely praised for its excellent quality and unique taste, and became one of the important tea producing areas in China at that time.