Anshun Batik

Anshun Batik

Anshun Batik is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Batik is a renowned traditional folk craft in Guizhou and one of China’s oldest traditional dyeing techniques, with Anshun’s being the most famous.

　　 Anshun batik has a history of over two thousand years, primarily featuring the batik styles of the Miao and Buyi ethnic groups. It carries forward ancient craftsmanship, with patterns differing slightly based on the aesthetic preferences of each ethnicity. Its designs are intricate, with richly saturated colors. Common motifs include landscapes, flowers, birds, insects, fish, ladies, and ancient artifacts. The subject matter is highly diverse, and the imaginative styling gives it a strong romantic flair. Colors often feature multi-color over-dyeing in hues such as red, yellow, and brown, reflecting a distinctive ethnic minority character.

　　Anshun Batik

　　 Administrative region currently under the jurisdiction of Anshun City, Guizhou Province

　　 “Letter from the Anshun Municipal People's Government on Defining the Protection Scope of Anshun Batik as a Geographical Indication Product,” An Fu Han [2014] No. 87

　　 Guizhou Provincial Local Standard: DB52/T581-2009 “Anshun Batik”