Digital Empowerment of Linshu Willow Weaving
—Exploring Innovative Paths for Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance and Rural Revitalization

This research focuses on the key role of digital technology in the inheritance and development of Linshu Willow Weaving, an intangible cultural heritage. Linshu Willow Weaving is a traditional craft that currently faces multiple challenges, including issues with skill transmission, weak market demand, and ineffective promotion. Although digital technology provides new opportunities for its survival and development, there are still challenges in its practical application, such as poor integration of technologies, insufficient talent, and inadequate funding. This article analyzes the current situation of Linshu Willow Weaving in detail and proposes innovative strategies for empowering it through digital technology, including creating virtual reality experiences, leveraging e-commerce platforms for expansion, and building bilingual teaching platforms. The goal is to bridge the gap between traditional and modern elements, providing reference suggestions for reshaping product forms and integrating digital experiences. The objective of this research is to revitalize Linshu Willow Weaving in the new era by incorporating digital technology, thus contributing to rural revitalization and infusing new vitality into the “Belt and Road” initiative.