Why is Liuzhou coffin famous?

The reasons why this article is famous are high-quality wood resources, exquisite craftsmanship and unique cultural traditions.

1. High-quality timber resources: Liuzhou is located in the north of Guangxi, in the upper reaches of Liujiang, the largest river in Guangxi. The rich and diverse wood resources in the surrounding mountainous areas provide sufficient raw materials for Liuzhou coffins.

2. Exquisite craftsmanship: The craftsmanship of Liuzhou coffins is very elaborate, including more than 30 processes such as blanking, weaving, carving, polishing and painting, all of which are completed by craftsmen.

3. Unique cultural tradition: Liuzhou coffin has a profound historical and cultural tradition. Ancient literati were often proud of owning Liuzhou coffins, and even said that they died in Liuzhou. This statement originated from the story of Liu Zongyuan, a writer in the Tang Dynasty. It is said that after Liu Zongyuan's death, Liuzhou people customized a good nanmu coffin for him and transported his body back to his hometown for burial. A few months later, when he opened the coffin, he found that Liu Zongyuan's body was still intact, which made Liuzhou's coffin famous.