Reverse Painted Horseshoe Scarf

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 resistant during the indigo dyeing process and the “ice crack” effect is achieved through the natural cracking from the dried wax. You may find both horseshoe inspired patterns and lively “ice cracks” on this hand-painted scarf.

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