Late 19th Century Chinese Wax Resist Fabric (2) Ceramics They are made from elm

They are made from elm

Used in the paddy fields to carry seedlings for planting

showcase a beautiful array of colour

it could be used for a similar purpose or as interesting wall decor

Late 19th Century Chinese Wax Resist Fabric (2) Ceramics They are made from elmThis stunning piece of fabric originated in China in the late 19th century. It has been hand made through a very clever process whereby the wax is hand painted on the fabric, then it is dipped into indigo dye, and all the areas that were waxed were left untouched by the dye. This allowed for the beautiful patterns to come through, and the fabric to truly come alive. Due to its thin nature, the fabric would make excellent summer throws or unique wall