Bai Tie-Dye

Fold, tie, dye — then unfold the surprise. In Dali’s Bai communities, blue-and-white cloth carries a living language of pattern.

Sections of cloth are bound or stitched before dyeing, resisting colour to create a design. The finished pattern records the maker’s choices, with small differences that make each piece distinctive.

A closer encounter

• Discover the relationship between tied cloth, repeated motifs and the finished design.
• Include an introduction to tying and dyeing a small textile, alongside time to explore Dali’s villages.

Tell us what interests you. We’ll shape the experience around your journey and confirm the arrangements in your personal proposal.