A Li ethnic woman displays a pendant made with traditional Li textile techniques in Dongfang, Hainan province. PU XIAOXU/XINHUA "The item's inclusion in the UNESCO list showcases the close attention the Chinese government and society have paid to vulnerable intangible cultural heritage. It also tells us that as long as we are dedicated to protection, we can save even very …
Do you have a woollen jumper you've been giving a precautionary whiff before throwing back on again? Senior textile conservator at Artlab Australia, Kristin Phillips, says woollen jumpers will "last indefinitely" if you look after them. How to dry your wool Dr Li says you should "never hang" a woollen jumper on the line to dry, because it can change …
