Size:115cmX170cm

Origin:Kunming of Yunnan

Colors in stock:green, red, blue and purple (please specify your color choice on the order form)

Fabric:cotton

Wax printing is an ancient handicraft in China, which dated back to Qin and Han Dynasties (221 BC¨C 220 AD). The hand-made wax printing technique had been lost through civilization except those preserved by the Miao ethnic group located in the remote mountainous area of Southwest China (primaryly Guizhou, Sichuan, and Yunan).
To produce this beautiful artwork, artist needs to place the wax on a piece of cotton cloth by using a specifically made wax knife for the desired pattern, and then to dye the cloth for the colour, followed by melting the wax.
Wax printing has been recognized as the foundation of ancient Chinese civilization in dyeing and weaving technology. United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recently reported to the United Nation (UN) the Miao costume decorations as one of the world cultural relics, including the traditional Miao wax printing.
The Miao batik designs are plain, naive, rough and powerful. Its shapes, not confining itself to exact details of natural images, are boldly diversified and exaggeratedly drawn. The diversity and exaggeration is out of pure imagination, and infinitely breathtakingly charming. The diversified designs are in geometric shape and that of natural images, which generally stem from human life or elegant legends and characterized with rich folk color. Batik is both a kind of ancient art and young and modern art. Its summarized succinct modeling, the pure bright color and the exaggeratedly-distorted decorative design meet the need of modern life, therefore, suit the modern aesthetic requirements.

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:      Listen to it

This artwork is a Chinese classical bacchic tapestry with butterfly and flower patterns.

It adopts the traditional bacchic weaving technique, which has rich cultural connotations and historical significance.

Bacchic is a textile production technology originated in India, which was later introduced to China and developed into a unique art form.

This fabric is usually dyed with natural dyes, which are bright and durable.

Painting various patterns such as flowers, animals, and figures on bacchic fabrics is its unique feature.

The bacchic tapestry with butterfly and flower patterns shows the pursuit of natural beauty and the praise of life in Chinese traditional culture.

Butterflies symbolize freedom, beauty, and happiness, while flowers represent the power and hope of life.

These patterns present a vivid and lively artistic effect through delicate lines and bright colors.

In addition to its beautiful appearance, this bacchic tapestry also has practical value.

It can be used to decorate the home environment, adding warmth and romance.

At the same time, it can also be given as a gift to relatives and friends to express their care and blessings.

In conclusion, this Chinese classical bacchic tapestry-Butterfly Love Flower 2 is an artwork with rich cultural connotations and historical significance.

It not only demonstrates the unique charm of Chinese traditional art but also conveys people's yearning for a better life.