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Zhang Hanmin, an inheritor and founder of tie-dye brand Lanxu, stitches tiny knots into plain white cloth in Zhoucheng village.

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Zhoucheng village, Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, China

Who
Zhang Hanmin
What
Zhang Hanmin, an inheritor and founder of tie-dye brand Lanxu, stitches tiny knots into plain white cloth in Zhoucheng village.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:35 GMT · 4h 46m ago
Where
Zhoucheng village, Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, China ·
Why
The craft, recognized as the 'Hometown of Ethnic Tie-dye Art,' is deeply integrated into the daily life, rituals, and memory of the Bai people.
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The ancient tie-dye craft, central to Bai culture, is being revitalized through modern applications in fashion and lifestyle, drawing in younger generations and international tourists, thereby preserving tradition and fostering cultural exchange in Zhoucheng and beyond.

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