Dongba Textiles

Last updated 2026-11-15 — Dongba batik is a new type of printed and dyed handicraft that builds upon the techniques of Miao batik from Guizhou and Bai batik from Dali, infused with the cultural essence of Naxi Dongba calligraphy and paintings. It uses carriers such as cotton cloth, silk, and velvet, where a specially designed wax knife is dipped in melted wax to draw Dongba characters and paintings onto the fabric. The fabric is then dyed with plant-based dyes, and the wax is removed by boiling...