Chinese Plants Dyeing Guide, 9781632880451
Paperback
Unlock nature’s colors: craft beautiful, sustainable art with Chinese plant dyes.

Chinese Plants Dyeing Guide

Techniques for Creating Natural Dye Projects at Home

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  • Paperback

    152 pages

  • Release Date

    5 February 2026

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Summary

The art of plant dyeing in China boasts a long history, offering a natural, rustic beauty that chemical dyes lack. This book explores traditional Chinese plant dyeing techniques using nine plants from six color families: red, yellow, blue, purple, brown, and black. It covers the basics of plant dyeing, including the properties of common dyes, mordant selection, and preparation steps. You’ll learn special techniques and multi-color printing methods to enhance your skills. Step-by-step instruct…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781632880451
ISBN-10:1632880458
Author:Jiao Zhou
Publisher:Shanghai Press
Imprint:Shanghai Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:152
Release Date:5 February 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:234mm x 184mm
About The Author

Jiao Zhou

Zhou Jiao is a teacher in the Fiber Art Department at the Nanjing University of the Arts’ School of Design. With over 12 years of experience in design education and research in the cultural and creative fields, she specializes in teaching and practicing hand printing, embroidery art, quilting art, fiber art, and textile design. With her extensive research and creative experience, her works have been selected for numerous exhibitions and competitions both domestically and internationally, where they earned significant awards and recognition.

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