Dali · CITY CULTURE

Follow the blue and white of Bai tie-dye

See how tied cloth and dye turn folds into patterns in a Bai village north of Dali Old Town.

A 2008 archival photograph of patterned textiles in a Dali shop — Jo Schmaltz · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original
Archival Dali textile photograph from 2008, used for craft context; it does not show this museum.

A few things to notice

01 · Tie

Look for the folds and stitches that resist the dye.

02 · Dye

Compare dark areas with the cloth left light.

03 · Pattern

See how repeated small shapes fill a piece of cloth.

Want to visit?

The city identifies the museum in Zhoucheng Village and describes displays on tie-dye history and techniques, together with an experience area. Allow for a separate trip from Dali Old Town. Ask the venue about current admission and any class before setting off.

Dali Puzhen Bai Tie-dye Museum
大理市璞真白族扎染博物馆
大理市喜洲镇周城村
Zhoucheng Village, Xizhou Town, Dali

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