In the vast southern waters of our country, there are mysterious legends about mermaids circulating. These creatures have a body shape similar to humans, but they are covered in fish scales and follow behind, freely shuttling between the blue waves, as if they were elves nurtured by the sea. The mermaids not only possess two amazing talents: firstly, they are skilled in weaving and can weave unparalleled silk and satin; Secondly, their tears possess the magical power to turn them into pearls.
The weaving skills of mermaids are truly exceptional. The silk they weave is as light and thin as cicada wings, colorful, and has a warm luster. Every inch reveals the craftsmanship and natural gifts of the artisans, leaving viewers in awe. It is later known as “shark silk” and has become a symbol of excellence in silk fabrics.
However, the tears of mermaids are not easily visible. When they occasionally leave the deep ocean and visit coastal homes, if they encounter warm hospitality with weaving machines in their homes, they will weave silk as a reward. The hands of the mermaids seem to have been endowed with magic. They work tirelessly day and night in front of the loom, and in just a few days, they can create an exquisite and unparalleled piece of silk, bringing rich wealth to the residents. Therefore, coastal residents are all equipped with weaving machines, hoping for the arrival of mermaids and weaving together a series of mermaid adventures.
Time flies, when the mermaids feel homesick and want to return to the sea, it is the time when the host and guest part ways. At this moment, the host held tears in a bowl and gave words to each other. With gratitude, the mermaid’s tears rolled down and instantly turned into pearls, shining brightly. When the plate was filled with pearls, the mermaids bid farewell with them, then jumped into the blue waves and returned to the vast ocean, leaving behind a series of beautiful stories about “mermaids weeping with pearls”.
The allusion of “mermaids shedding tears” has become a classic phrase for describing the preciousness of tears and the depth of emotions; And ‘Shaxiao’ still represents the light and beautiful silk like cicada wings, carrying people’s infinite longing for beauty and fantasy.
