Couple Returns to Hometown to Protect Traditional Tie-Dying

　　A workshop of traditional tie-dying in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

By combining Chinese traditional tie-dying with modern fashion, Zhang Hanmin and Zhang Bin have established a thriving business at their hometown in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province.

Graduates of a Beijing university, the two of Bai ethnic group not only plan to make a living through the ancient craftsmanship, but also pass it on to tourists and young people by setting up a workshop at their store.

　　A workshop of traditional tie-dying in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　A workshop of traditional tie-dying in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　The traditional tie-dying in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　Materials used for traditional tie-dying in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　A workshop of traditional tie-dying in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　A workshop of traditional tie-dying in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　Traditional tie-dying in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　Materials used for traditional tie-dying in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]