This handmade coaster features traditional Bai ethnic tie-dye from Dali, Yunnan, one of the most distinctive textile crafts of southwest China. Known locally as Zharan, this centuries-old technique creates rhythmic dotted patterns through a careful hand-binding process.

Artisans begin by pinching and tightly binding small sections of natural fabric with thread to form the pattern. The cloth is then dyed, traditionally using plant-based indigo. The bound areas resist the dye, and when the threads are removed, delicate motifs emerge across the fabric—each pattern revealing itself only at the final stage of the process.

This edition features warm yellow and natural earth tones, offering a softer and lighter palette while still preserving the signature dotted patterns of Bai tie-dye. The colour variation highlights the organic quality of the dyeing process and the individuality of handmade textiles.

Each piece is hand-cut and carefully stitched into a coaster, turning traditional dyed cloth into a functional object for everyday use.

Size: 11.5 cm × 11.5 cm

As every coaster is handmade, minor variations of a few millimetres may occur. Due to the traditional tie-dye process, patterns and colour distribution will vary slightly from the sample image, making each piece one of a kind.

A simple yet meaningful way to bring the heritage of Bai textile craftsmanship into daily life.

We will ship randomly in the same pattern !!!