Looking for a meaningful, one-of-a-kind gift to bring home from your China trip? Skip the mass-produced souvenirs—Dali offers something far more personal. In this picturesque Yunnan town, you can join a traditional Bai minority tie-dye workshop (known as Zha Ran) to create your very own scarf, shirt, or tote bag. 🧵 What Is Zha Ran? Zha Ran (扎染) is an ancient natural dyeing technique that originated over 1,000 years ago with the Bai ethnic group in Yunnan. It uses plant-based dyes, especially deep blue indigo, to color fabrics through a creative process of twisting, folding, binding, and dipping. ✨ The […]
