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"We use different plants and have different dye extraction methods, but all get the same indigo. This is magic and I hope more people can have access to this magic-like color." 45-year-old ZHANG Juanjuan said.

In the town of DAling, Guangdong Province, ZHANG started her business of indigo dyes after three years of convalescence for health reasons in 2021.

After resigning on the advice of doctors, ZHANG started to travel between different villages in remote mountain areas and tried to find something peaceful to ease her nervousness.

"I help villagers with almost everything. So they were willing to treat me as one of the locals and teach me their traditional dye techniques. They really rescue me from an unusually tight mental state caused by previous overloaded work. " ZHANG said.

From the extraction to indigo-related handmade products, ZHANG pays attention to everything about this color.

Many villagers have not been educated but can draw special patterns on indigo-dyed fabric. But the low output of handmade is a big advantage in the market. ZHANG chose to open an indigo dye experience workshop, which can enable both her and the villagers to have an income.

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Handmade indigo-dyed silk scarf for sale in the studio.

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ZHANG is showing how to use rubber bands and stones to dye the desired pattern for customers.

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Different shapes of wood chips are used to make special patterns in the dyeing process.

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ZHANG soaks fabric to be dyed with water to make it easier to apply the indigo.

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The special fluids for dyeing are fermented with rice wine and other substances.

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Waiting for oxidation to turn the fabric indigo after dipping and dyeing.

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ZHANG is cleaning the indigo mud left on the fabric after repeated dyeing.

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ZHANG is drying the canvas bag just dyed with indigo.

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Prepare dyed and dyed fabric.

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Indigo decorative objects with batik designs.

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Socks made of indigo-dyed fabric for sale in ZHANG's workshop.

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Cloth shoes and other handmade products made by villagers as a display.