Chinese Handmade Great Wall Tapestry (China) Zenses60212LTGW Zenses60212LTGW

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Chinese Handmade Great Wall Tapestry

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Measures approximately 36 inches high x 67 inches wide
Single layered
Features a loop on top for the insertion of a hanging rod
Depicts China's infamous Great Wall

Known contemporarily as the 'wax dye' technique, this ancient art form hails from the southwestern regions of China.

The technique involves applying wax to hand-woven fabric to prevent the hand-painted pattern from absorbing the dye. As the wax cracks naturally during the dying process beautiful blue or red lines appear on the hand-painted pattern, producing ice lines. No two tapestries have the same ice lines, making each tapestry unique in its own way.

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 design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.

Imported