Chinese Handmade Ashema Tapestry (China) 60192 60192

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Chinese Handmade Ashema Tapestry (China)

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Add a classic Oriental touch to your home decor with this Chinese Handmade Ashema Tapestry.

Batik tapestry
Hand-painted using the ancient 'La Ran' technique
Known contemporarily as the 'wax dye' technique
Wax is applied on fabric to prevent certain areas from absorbing the dye
Depicts a beautiful lady named Ashema, famous in southwestern China
Double-backed for additional strength
Loop on top for insertion of a hanging rod

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. Wax-dyed tapestry is one of the well known crafts to come from this. The patterns and methodology used in creating these tapestries has been passed down from generation to generation. Each artist adds their own unique touch to these patterns, making every tapestry different. Selling through WorldStock allows the Miao people to keep this ancient art form alive.

The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in color and sizing. Subtle shade variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements are approximate.