Hand-dyed: The Art of Tie-dye and Batik

Author: Bao Xiaolong / Liu YuRui
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Traditional hand-dyeing possesses both practical and artistic functions, playing a widespread role in the daily lives of ordinary people. This book focuses on "tie-dyeing" and "batik" as its primary teaching content, not only because of their broad social recognition and influence, but also because their craft characteristics are representative, possess a unique artistic style, and are simple and enjoyable to create. Through detailed explanations and illustrative images of "tie-dyeing" and "batik," readers will find it easier to understand and learn. The study of hand-dyeing aims to serve modern life better, building upon a foundation of understanding traditional dyeing techniques. Hand-dyeing is not outdated, but it should not be denigrated for its cultural significance in comparison to modern mechanical dyeing. They are interdependent and mutually inspiring, jointly meeting and enriching people's aesthetic and living needs.