Resist Dyeing

Explore the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese resist dyeing techniques in textile art. From the ancient origins of tie resist dyeing, wax resist dyeing, and clamp resist dyeing to the vibrant hues of plant dyes, this book delves into the evolution and artistry of resist dyeing in China.

The first part, “ Dyeing the Green Forest into a Brocade Grove— The Art of Brocade Making,” traces the origins and development of these ancient techniques, highlighting specific methods and artifacts. Discover the intricate beauty of blue calico cloth and its ties to these historic practices. The second part, “ Dyeing the Hues of Autumn Mist in Blue-Green— The Art of Dyeing,” delves into the emergence of plant dyes in ancient China. Learn about the plants used, the unique hues they produce, and the dyeing techniques that create stunning, enduring colors.

Join us on a journey through time and color as we unravel the art and history of resist dyeing in China.

Hua Jueming, a researcher and former associate director of the Institute for the History of Natural Sciences at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a renowned expert in the history of science and technology in China. His main research areas include ancient bronze metallurgy, steel technology, the history of machinery, and the philosophy of technology. In recent years, he has been devoted to the research and preservation of traditional crafts. He is the author of several works, including Essays on the History of Chinese Metallurgy, Ancient Chinese Metal Technology, etc. Feng Lisheng, a researcher and director of the Institute for the History of Science and Ancient Documents at Tsinghua University, is mainly engaged in research on the history of mathematics in China and abroad, the history of Chinese machinery, the history of metrology, the history of physics, and the history of science and technology among Chinese ethnic minorities. He is the author of works such as The History of Ancient Chinese Surveying and The History of Sino-Japanese Mathematical Relations. Zhao Hansheng, Deputy Researcher at the Institute for the History of Natural Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializes in the history of textile technology in ancient China. He has authored contributions in eminent publications, including the textile section in The Essence of Chinese Literature through the Ages, the embroidery section in Illustrated Achievements of Ancient Chinese Science and Technology, and the materials and spinning sections in the monograph The History of Science and Technology in China: Textiles. Xu Xianwei: MA candidate of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, PRC. Chen Wei: PhD, English professor of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, PRC.