Handmade Working Girl Tapestry (China)

Add a classic Asian touch to your home decor with this Chinese Batik 'Working Girl' Wall Tapestry Batik tapestry is hand-painted and use the ancient 'La Ran' technique to dye the background Known contemporarily as the 'wax dye' technique, this ancient art form hails from the southwestern regions of China It involves applying wax on hand-woven fabric to prevent the hand-painted pattern from absorbing the dye Ice lines are the most unique feature for the tapestries, and no two tapestries are the same The piece is double-backed for additional strength and stability and features a loop on top for the insertion of a hanging rod Measures 26 inches wide x 32 inches long The Story Behind the Art These beautiful tapestries are one of the traditional art pieces created by the Chinese minority known as Miao people who live in the Southwestern part of China. In this region of China there are many high mountains and historically it has been isolated, hence the Miao people have developed their own unique art and culture separate from the Chinese majority known as Han. The patterns and methodology used in creating these tapestries has been passed down from generation to generation. Selling through WorldStock allows the Miao people to keep this ancient art form alive. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.