• Yam-dyed Earthy Tea Table Runner 茶布茶席 - Grass People Tree
  • Yam-dyed Earthy Tea Table Runner 茶布茶席 - Grass People Tree
  • Yam-dyed Earthy Tea Table Runner 茶布茶席 - Grass People Tree
  • Yam-dyed Earthy Tea Table Runner 茶布茶席 - Grass People Tree
  • Yam-dyed Earthy Tea Table Runner 茶布茶席 - Grass People Tree
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Yam-dyed Earthy Tea Table Runner 茶布茶席

£45.00
£45.00
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100% handmade, yam dyed tea cloth made using traditional methods by the 水 Shui (Water) People. The texture of the cloth feels crisp, absorbent and resilient. Its dense, earthy characteristic pairs perfectly with any off-white or colourful teaware. The generous 1-meter length makes it a delightful table runner, adding extra vibrancy and joy to your sweet home. 

Handmade processes include:

Beyond organic, hand-woven cotton using ancient methods.

Drawn with natural wax by the women of the Shui village.

Dyed using local, indigenous plants.‍

 
    Dimensions

    100cm x 15cm

    Perfect for
    • Table Runner
    • Home Textile
    Care Tips

    Wash in cold water with love.

    What's included

    • 1 Yam-dyed tea cloth
    • Blessings from the Shui People

    Cultural Significance

    The Shui (Water) people are one of the oldest communities in southwest China, with a way of life that has remained closely tied to land, water, and seasonal rhythm.

    They are known for preserving a complete textile tradition — from planting cotton to weaving and dyeing — something that has largely disappeared elsewhere.

    They also carry a rare written system known as Shui script, often described as a “living fossil” of pictographic writing. Historically, it was used to mark time, guide rituals, and record knowledge — a reminder that for the Shui people, making, writing, and living are not separate acts, but part of the same continuity.

    Their dyeing practices reflect this same relationship with nature. Indigo is grown, fermented, and transformed slowly. In some techniques, soybean paste replaces wax as a resist, allowing patterns to emerge through careful blocking and repeated immersion. The result is a blue that is not flat, but layered — carrying depth from time and process.

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