On the art of dyeing and tanning in China
The matter of dyeing and tanning has a long history in the land of China. Since ancient times, the ancestors have been observing the change of color, and they have learned the method of dyeing and tanning, so that they can become gorgeous clothes and strong leather, which are relied on by the people's livelihood for daily use.

Dyeers take the genus of plants, trees, and gold and stone to make color liquid, and make fabrics change their color. The land of China is rich in products, and there are many people who can be used for dyeing. Such as blue grass, the leaves contain indigo, waterlogging and fermentation, indigo can be obtained, which is the correct color of blue, and the dyed fabric is blue and blue like the sky, and will not fade for a long time. There is also madder, whose root is red and red, which can be boiled in Jiang color, and whose clothes are dressed in Jiang, which is beautiful but not vulgar, which is quite popular with people of the time. And the skill of dyeing lies in the beauty of the preparation and the essence of the heat, which can make one color change with shades and shades, or mixed with other colors, into colorful patterns, which are very beautiful.

Tanning those who make animal skins change is also the art of making animal skins change. The animal skins have not been tanned, are stiff and difficult to use, and are perishable. My Chinese ancestors created the tanning method with wisdom. Or use vegetable tannins, such as tannins, which contain tannins and combine with the protein in the skin to make the skin flexible and durable. When tanning, it is necessary to purify the hair of the skin, soak the skin in the tanning liquid, and turn it over from time to time to ensure that the tanned matter is evenly distributed. When the skin color changes and the quality turns soft, it is tanned. The tanned leather can be used to make shoes, armor, and bags, and has a wide range of uses.

The industry of dyeing and tanning, in China, is not only a skill, but also a cultural one. The system of clothing color is different from the humble and the humble, and the color dyed is suitable for each. The excellence of leather products is also seen in the inheritance of craftsmanship. The heart of a craftsman, with dedication and perseverance, injects the soul into the art of dyeing and tanning with the method passed down from generation to generation, so that it can be more and more exquisite This technique of dyeing and tanning in China is a treasure, and it should be cherished and passed down, so that it will shine forever.