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- | {{ : | + | == What is Sanxia Indigo Dyeing? |
- | Sanxia Indigo Dyeing is a traditional plant dyeing technique originating from Sanxia District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It uses **indigo grass (Dajing)** as dye, and through natural fermentation and dyeing, it produces a deep and quiet indigo color. This technique was popular during the Qing Dynasty and was once an important economic industry in Sanxia. | + | | {{ : |
- | {{: | + | == Dye source: Strobilanthes cusia |
- | Scientific name: Strobilanthes cusia (Indigo) | + | * Scientific name: Strobilanthes cusia (Indigo) |
- | Features: The leaves can produce indigo pigment after being crushed, fermented, and oxidized. | + | * Features: The leaves can produce indigo pigment after being crushed, fermented, and oxidized. |
- | Sanxia has become one of the major indigo dyeing centers in Taiwan because of its climate and water quality suitable for growing Strobilanthes cusia. | + | |
+ | | Sanxia has become one of the major indigo dyeing centers in Taiwan because of its climate and water quality suitable for growing Strobilanthes cusia. | {{: | ||
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+ | == Production process overview | ||
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Harvesting the safflower → Drying or crushing | Harvesting the safflower → Drying or crushing | ||
- | Indigo making (fermentation) → Fermenting in lime water to produce indigo mud | + | *Indigo making (fermentation) → *Fermenting in lime water to produce indigo mud |
- | Building a dyeing vat → Adding indigo mud and alkaline liquid (such as lime water) | + | *Building a dyeing vat → *Adding indigo mud and alkaline liquid (such as lime water) |
- | Dyeing → Repeatedly soaking and oxidizing the fabric, the blue color deepens layer by layer | + | *Dyeing → *Repeatedly soaking and oxidizing the fabric, the blue color deepens layer by layer |
- | Pattern making → Combining tie-dyeing, batik, and clip-dyeing techniques to create patterns | + | Pattern making → *Combining tie-dyeing, batik, and clip-dyeing techniques to create patterns.| |
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+ | == The cultural significance of indigo dyeing | ||
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+ | *Natural and environmentally friendly: natural plants and non-toxic materials are used throughout the process, which is friendly to the environment. | ||
+ | *The beauty of handmade: each piece is unique and embodies the spirit of craftsmanship. | ||
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+ | *Local recognition: | ||
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- | Natural and environmentally friendly: natural plants and non-toxic materials are used throughout the process, which is friendly to the environment. | ||
- | The beauty of handmade: each piece is unique and embodies the spirit of craftsmanship. | ||
- | Local recognition: | ||
Transformation and innovation: nowadays, it also combines fashion, design and tourism, such as indigo dyeing experience workshops, cultural and creative products, etc. | Transformation and innovation: nowadays, it also combines fashion, design and tourism, such as indigo dyeing experience workshops, cultural and creative products, etc. | ||
== Famous Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Locations | == Famous Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Locations | ||
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Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Exhibition Center (Sanxia District, New Taipei City) | Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Exhibition Center (Sanxia District, New Taipei City) | ||
Provides indigo dyeing experience, guided tours, exhibitions and handicraft sales. | Provides indigo dyeing experience, guided tours, exhibitions and handicraft sales. | ||
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Sanjiaoyong Indigo Dyeing Workshop, Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Society and other private organizations | Sanjiaoyong Indigo Dyeing Workshop, Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Society and other private organizations | ||
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Dedicated to preserving and promoting indigo dyeing culture | Dedicated to preserving and promoting indigo dyeing culture | ||
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