Chinese Knot Batik Tote

Miao batik or la ran (蜡染), from Guizhou, China, is a wax-resist dyeing technique that has been around since the Qin and Han dynasties. The pattern is drawn onto the fabric with melted beeswax which acts as a dye resist during the natural indigo dyeing process.

Besides the batik patterns, these totes also feature a row of Chinese knots running down the middle, adding a lot more fun and dimension to the piece.

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