Overview of the Traditional Dyeing Technique of Mud-Gambiered Silk in Guangzhou, China
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the Mud-Gambiered silk dyeing technique that is unique to the Guangdong Province of China. Document analysis methods are used to explore the historical origins, cultural significance and dyeing processes of local artisans. This traditional dyeing of the Mud-Gambiered silk relies on local river mud and Dioscorea cirrhosa root extracts. The process has demonstrated a reliance on local natural resources and an understanding of traditional craftsmanship. The application of the raw materials creates indigenous local textile products. The study traces the historical background of the dyeing technique concerning the cultural context of the people in Guangdong. It also analyses the role of socio-economic and significant contributions to the community. The steps in selecting natural materials, extracting and dyeing are highlighted to emphasize the ecological procedures. Hence, the outcome exhibits the potential of the dyeing technique for future applications especially in balancing cultural traditions and responding to modern market demands.
Authors: Jiaojian Zhang, Basitah Taif
Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Language: English
Topic: Crafts, Textile, and Design
Subfield: Museology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408042515