I was away to Hangzhou this week for a jaunt of interaction of crafts printings.
Hangzhou is renowned for it's stunning scenery particularly of the Lake.
春雨綿綿來到杭州，為的是參與一個交流分享，藉著一個傳統苗族蜡染工作坊在𢇁綢博物館進行，友人邀請體驗傳承文化，我們與會者也分享個人創作一二，旋風一轉也不容錯過參觀博物館，西湖一瞥，紛紛細雨，垂柳與櫻花更有詩意。
The event of traditional Miao wax resist printing was held in the heritage crafts studio in the China National Silk Museum
This is what I was doing - the wax resist printing and dyeing
The Sericulture House where we're doing wax painting and dyeing
Participants are to show some of their original works. Mine is natural printing and wool felting.
They're quite impressed with the new technique of my botanical imprints
Others are printings from India
The expert of Miao wax resist printing showed us her collection and taught us the technique
Nice ambiance of working on the ancient craft in the old house
With the wax pen and hot wax, participants working hard to rekindle the ancient artisanal
They finished the wax painting then dyed in the indigo pot
Since I've work in the following days I came just for the introduction and done a small piece for the practice.
I am quite happy though it's only like a kid's work.
Taking the chance coming here I also visited the galleries. The current exhibits of Miao costumes are glamorous
Other displays of Chinese costumes from early stage of weaving to modern design
It's spring with rain all the day but still good strolling by the lake
I am the early bird in the street
A coffee break to rest my feet
Never boring in the rainy day when I walking in the park with blooming cherry blossom as well other flowers
A fruitful trip to Hangzhou with interaction and pleasure
Just like a bird flying high and seeing more ..........Am I tired？ Probably not.
A lovely trip. You can do so much with resist dyeing, can't you!
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