Four major ones:
Miao brocade is mainly spread in Luxi, western Hunan. Luxi Miao brocade is also known as "tripe quilt". Luxi tripe is covered with Miao brocade, which is characterized by its roughness and simplicity. In the 1950s, the Provincial Museum caused a sensation when several pieces were collected and exhibited in Japan. Huang Yongyu called it "this is the most primitive and excellent brocade in western Hunan". However, it has basically been in a state of extinction. The only remaining old artist in Liangjiatang, Chen Shenxiaoyao, passed away last year, and her skills were passed down to her niece. Now if you want to look at the Miao brocades, you may only see the Miao woven ribbons.
The Dong Brocade Channel is the most beautiful. There is a saying that "the most beautiful brocade of the Dong people is in the passage, and the most gorgeous brocade is in Guizhou." The essence of Dong brocade is the "strap heart" specially woven for carrying children. It is difficult to weave even half an inch in one day. It is all made of single-filament weft pick fabric. It is regarded as a protective shield for children and costs one It takes several years for a girl to be married. Another kind of bamboo cage jacquard called "Lun weaving cloth" in ancient times is widely used in quilts, sheets, and clothing, and is weaving faster. It's called "Lunweaved Dong quilt".
Jianghua Yao Brocade is famous for its "Eight Treasures Quilt", which is characterized by its strong and cheerful character. It is a single branch of Chinese Yao brocade craftsmanship and a typical warp pattern fabric. The sutra points are highlighted on the brocade surface, and the "double sutra convex" colorful sutra color points are arranged into patterns or folk poetry and text expressions, which are simple, solemn, distinct and unique. Expert research on the special-shaped Jin Jing script is close to that of Jiang Yong Nu Shu script. No outsider can know that Zhou Guicui, 40 years old in Baimangying, and his sister-in-law are now famous local artists.
Longshan Tujia brocade is characterized by its gorgeous colors. The unique and rich creativity and artistic value of hundreds of patterns are highly praised by Chinese and foreign experts and are the "living fossils" of Chu culture.