Gua Mountain Village - Aesthetic Living Settlement Introduction
Bagua Mountain Buddha Scenic Area, in addition to the Buddha, historical sites, and natural ecology, also presents a vibrant cultural landscape. A group of "artists," "creators," and "gourmets" who love the aesthetics of life and practice the spirit of craftsmanship gather here to operate their own studios, forming a unique aesthetic community known as "Guashan Village." The "villagers" use craftsmanship and creativity to forge friendships, expand the imagination of daily life, and design diverse courses that allow people to experience the joy of artistic creation, while also providing culinary delights for visitors. The circular architecture of "Guashan Village" is located directly across from the path leading to the Buddha and behind the Bagua Mountain Scenic Area Visitor Center, connecting to the Bagua Mountain Natural Ecological Park, making it a travel hub nestled within the scenery. The plaza, which initially gathered vendors, features a public circular building that was left unused, a loss indeed. In 2020, the Changhua County Creative Art Education Association proposed a concept to create a living aesthetic community, which was selected through a review by the county government, initiating the "Guashan Village" project. This provides a space for a group of passionate creators willing to share their skills, helping to develop local brands in Changhua and offering a stage for interaction with visitors.
Dedicated to the teaching, creation, and design application of MACRAME weaving crafts. This technique originates from traditional European handicrafts and requires no tools, relying solely on the repetitive hand-weaving of knots. Through structural layers and variations, it showcases intricate craftsmanship and is widely applied in home decoration and daily life.
The studio offers weaving courses, creative experiences, and customized design services, covering basic introduction, advanced techniques, and practical applications, suitable for the general public, group experiences, and cultural promotion activities. Through systematic teaching and practical work, participants are guided to cultivate focus and creativity, experiencing the calmness and healing brought by handmade crafts.
MISTISLE's core philosophy is "finding inner stability and belonging through weaving," aiming to make craftsmanship not only an artistic expression but also a medium that connects life and the spirit. Between the city and daily life, it provides a space to slow down and connect with handmade crafts, infusing life with gentle and intricate beauty.
21st Room | GuGu Rubber Stamps
Established in 2014, the brand focuses on the design and hand-carving of rubber stamps, aiming to preserve and convey the characteristics of Changhua through "hand-carved impressions." With Changhua as its foundation, the creative direction primarily revolves around life experiences and local flora and fauna related to Changhua, while also actively promoting experiential learning. Through stamps, it conveys local stories and warmth.
I hope that visiting travelers will not only purchase a stamp but also have a different experience and take back memories of this land of Changhua.
