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Anshun, town of batik

eguizhou.gov.cn| Updated: 2019-05-15 Print

Anshun batik is dubbed as the "top batik of the Orient" and the city of Anshun is hailed as the "town of batik" in China.

Its patterns are meticulous and rich in color. Patterns include landscapes, flowers, birds, insects, fish, ancient beauties, and cultural relics. Coupled with the unconventional shapes, its themes are extensive and full of romanticism.

The patterns featuring white decorative patterns on a blue background or blue patterns on a white background are quite elegant, boasting ethnic elements and a local primitive simplicity. Colorful batik has also been developed.

Common colors are usually red, yellow, and brown, with strong ethnic characteristics.

According to traditional batik dyeing technique, melted beeswax is used to draw various patterns on white cloth, which will be put in a dye vat. Dyes penetrate the cloth in the cracks of the beewax layer, leaving patterns without a deliberate design. After removing the wax, a fine batik work is ready.

Anshun batik was listed as one of the China Protected Geographical Indication Products on April 7, 2015.

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A photo of Anshun batik. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]


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