Shanghai's Hand Printed Blue Nankeen
Taking a relaxing weekend stroll along the
quiet Changle Road taking in the tranquil scenery of red rooftops and yellow
grey walls you can enjoy the peaceful scenery. During the stroll you can
stumble upon a sign at the side of the road with “Chinese Hand Printed Blue
Nankeen Exhibition Hall,” following the sign you are led into a small alley and
as you reach the end of the alley you think you’ve reached a dead end there is
another sign that tells you to turn right, then you continue to
turn..turn...turn and then you have reached a fascinating location where there
is a courtyard in full bloom. What’s more eye catching in the garden is the
beautiful Calico fabric hanging from the bamboo gracefully fluttering under the
slight breeze and sunshine.
On entering the small house situated right
across the courtyard the first thing that grabs your attention has to be the
blue and white world you’re entering! You find Qipaos, long skirts, bags,
cushions, tablecloths and many more items! The possibilities are endless with
the blue and white fabric. According to the shop assistant the blue Calico
printed material has long been the common fabric for commoners in China for
generations. The traditional way of dyeing the fabric consists of several
complicated procedures in order to create such beautifully patterned fabrics.
Small items such as little bags and mobile
covers are all under 100RMB, clothing ranging from summer to winter can range
between from a few hundred to a few thousand Yuan. Apart from completed
merchandise fabric with a wide choice of patterns can be purchased and you can
try your hand at DIY, fabrics cost vary depending on the print and are sold by
the meter.
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