Wax-Resist Dyeing of the Dong (Kam) Peoples
Wax-resist dyeing is a common craft technique among minority groups in Southwest China. Natural dyes are first extracted from plants, and beeswax—or a similar wax—is used to draw motifs on the fabric before it is soaked in the dye. Once dyed, the wax is melted and washed away with hot water, revealing the original motifs in the fabric’s undyed color, where the wax prevented dye absorption.
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- E00108
