A Chinese woman who defies ancestral teachings to carry on intangible cultural heritage.

This is Li Changping. She has been doing Bishimen embroidery for 42 years. The family rule said, no outsiders. She didn't follow it. Bishimen embroidery, from Zhaojin County, Sichuan, blends Tibetan and Manchu elements. Using over 20 stitches like disc stitch and twining stitch, it is an intangible cultural heritage. Li Changping learned this craft from her mother at 15. To pass it on, she broke the family rule and opened her door to outsiders. To date, she has trained over 4,000 people. The aprons, woven bags, and other products they embroider have been sold to cities like Beijing and Shanghai. This has allowed more people to learn and understand this intricate craft, while also helping those in need to work from home.