A Review of Current Research on "Langqiao Wooden Combs" at Home and Abroad
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Langqiao wooden comb, intangible cultural heritage, literature reviewAbstract
As a significant carrier of Huizhou culture, Langqiao wooden combs from Jing County possess both profound historical significance and industrial cluster advantages. Their craftsmanship was included in the Anhui Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2014. However, the current mid-to-high-end wooden comb market still faces issues such as insufficient visual design and inadequate promotion of cultural added value.This paper systematically reviews domestic and international research on wooden combs. It finds that domestic studies predominantly focus on the history, craftsmanship, and product innovation of Changzhou combs, while neglecting Langqiao combs—which command nearly 70% of the global wooden comb market—particularly in brand image design and cultural dissemination.Overseas research emphasizes archaeological discoveries, functional evolution, and folkloric significance of wooden combs, with limited direct examination of Langqiao wooden combs. By reviewing existing literature, this paper highlights the imbalance between academic attention and market recognition of Langqiao wooden combs. It aims to provide theoretical guidance for future research on brand building and cultural dissemination of intangible cultural heritage wooden combs, thereby supporting the contemporary transformation of traditional Chinese crafts and fostering cultural confidence.
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