Imagine a fabric so special that it’s made not just by people, but with the help of the sun, wind, and the earth! 🌞🌬️🌍 In the Chinese mainland’s Guangdong Province, artisans create a magical cloth called Gambiered Guangdong gauze.
This special fabric starts with a plant called Dioscorea cirrhosa—a type of yam. The artisans turn this plant into a dye that gives the fabric its rich, warm color.
But here’s where it gets really cool: after dyeing the fabric, the artisans stretch it out across big open fields. The land becomes their giant canvas! 🎨
As the gauze lies stretched under the sky, the sun dries it, and the wind gently waves through it. The sun’s rays and breezes give the fabric a unique texture and shine that can’t be made in a factory.
The artisans use their hands to smooth and move the fabric, almost like painting with invisible brushes. They work together with nature to create flowing patterns and colors.
So next time you feel the sun on your face or the wind in your hair, think about how, in Guangdong, these elements help make beautiful art you can wear! 😊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
