In pictures: air drying of moso bamboo fibers in China

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Locals in Taihe County, Jiangxi Province, China air dry the fibers of moso bamboo.

This type of bamboo is native to China and is one of the fastest growing woody plants in the world, and can harden for several years.

It is noteworthy that bamboo fibers are very hard, so they can be used for many purposes, such as making floors, screens and handicrafts.