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

Author: Bao Xiaolong, Liu Yuwei
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Hand-dyeing is a long-standing craft, and this book provides a detailed explanation and visual guidance on techniques such as "tie-dyeing" and "batik dyeing," making it easier for readers to understand and learn. The tie-dyeing section includes methods like "free tying," "folding tying," "stitching," "board tying," "rolling and pressing tying," and "spring tying." In the batik dyeing section, it covers "cotton batik dyeing," "silk batik dyeing," as well as the integration of techniques like "splatter dyeing," "hand-painting," and "stencil printing." Additionally, the book briefly introduces traditional techniques such as "relief printing," " ( stencil printing)," and "screen printing" in the stencil printing section. Learning hand-dyeing is about understanding traditional dyeing techniques and applying them to better serve modern life. Hand-dyeing is not outdated, but it should not be undervalued due to its cultural significance compared to modern mechanical printing. They complement and inspire each other, jointly meeting and enriching people's aesthetic and lifestyle needs.