Miao tie-dye of Fenghuang

Miao tie-dye of Fenghuang

Miao tie-dye of Fenghuang is an intangible cultural heritage of Hunan Province.

　　　　Tie-dye can be considered a sister art to batik, but its unique craftsmanship is particularly evident in the hand-tying process. Using white thread, various patterns such as flowers, birds, insects, and fish are tied onto smooth, pure white fabric. The fabric is then boiled in a prepared indigo solution and hung to dry in a well-ventilated, sunlit area. Gradually, vivid and lifelike images emerge before your eyes. Finally, some technical treatments are applied to prevent fading, and the entire process is complete. Tie-dye is generally slightly more expensive than batik. Small tie-dye items, such as scarves (3–10 RMB each), and larger square tie-dye fabrics (50–70 RMB). Works by renowned tie-dye artists Wu Huahua and Zhang Guiying, valued for their artistic significance, range from 70 to 600 RMB.