Description
Guizhou Indigo Handcrafted Fabric Rose. In Miao villages, indigo-dyed homespun cloth has long been used for clothing, baby carriers and embroidered pieces. Miao women are skilled in folding, patchwork and hand sewing; scraps were once made into fabric flowers to decorate garments, head coverings and back panels as symbols of good wishes. Traditional fabric flowers were generally inspired by wild mountain flowers rather than roses. As cultural exchange brought the romantic image of the Western rose to Miao villages, local artisans retained traditional cutting, folding and hand-sewing techniques, cutting indigo homespun cloth into octagonal petals and hand-stitching them layer by layer into a fabric rose. The result transforms an old patchwork tradition into contemporary floral craft, creating a flower that does not fade.
Craftsmanship: Hand-cut octagonal petals, folded and pressed edges, rolled fabric flower core, and layer-by-layer hand stitching. The stem is fabric-wrapped iron wire and can be bent for shaping. Visible hand stitching and slight color variation are inherent handmade characteristics.
Specifications: Stem length 28–32cm; total height 35–40cm; 75–85g per stem
Material: Guizhou plant-dyed indigo cotton-linen fabric, iron wire core, hand sewing thread
Origin: Qiandongnan, Guizhou, China.
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