Tea runner, 59×23 cm
Mud-Dyed Cha Xi
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Sign inThe fabric is dyed with mud using the Ni Ran (泥染) technique. This is an ancient, traditional method of natural fabric dyeing that combines plant dyes with a special iron-rich mud. Dating back over 700 years, this craft is inscribed on China's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. It endows the fabric with additional protective qualities: it becomes moisture-resistant, colorfast, fade-resistant, and insect-proof.
Entirely handmade.
Specifications
- Category
- Accessories
- Type
- Cloths & towels
- Material
- Coarse Cloth
- Producer
- MiBai Studio
- Origin
- China / Jiangxi
- Packaging
- Basic
Description
The fabric is dyed with mud using the Ni Ran (泥染) technique. This is an ancient, traditional method of natural fabric dyeing that combines plant dyes with a special iron-rich mud. Dating back over 700 years, this craft is inscribed on China's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. It endows the fabric with additional protective qualities: it becomes moisture-resistant, colorfast, fade-resistant, and insect-proof.
Entirely handmade.