Wang A Ban - an indigo batik master's lifetime of passion and perseverance
Join us in this inspiring journey with Wang A Ban, an artisan whose love for batik has defined her life. From learning the craft with his grandma in the countryside to becoming a master in her own right, Wang A...
What are you reminded of when you see the vibrant, handwoven bands laid next to one another? It was passed on through the old wives’ tale that thousands of years ago when the Miao people lived among the mountains, poisonous...
Among one of the most intricate subtypes of Miao embroidery, the Split Thread Embroidery has been coined “microscopic art” and is highly recognizable with its vivid colours and silky, almost iridescent sheen. While the stitching technique is similar to that...
In the northern parts of Hunan province, you may find a mountainous paradise known for its long-established roots in handwoven ramie (or "xia bu" in Chinese).
A craft that once played a central part throughout the lives of its people!
Taoyuan embroidery - "Soul of Xiang embroidery"
Taoyuan embroidery is known for its refined and extensive needlework system, which some experts believe may have given birth to that of Xiang embroidery.
7 Things you didn't know about Xiqin Embroidery
Did you know the "five venoms" are intended to ward off evil spirits and protect the children?
6 Things you didn’t know about Tibetan carpet
Did you know these carpets can last 200 years?