The work aims to analyze the features of folk wooden and bamboo kitchenware which characterizes Hunan food and study its design philosophy in hope of opening up a new perspective of understanding Hunan culture.Based on the field research of Zhuzhou,Liuyang,Changsha and other eastern Hunan areas,the typical kitchenware was classified into Zeng(steamer),cover of steamer,Bi(woven filter between steamer and cover)and water appliances in the function analysis method.Combined with the local eating habits and traditional culture,the material,form,function and structure,etc.of the kitchenware were spe...