“Botanical dyeing, in its own subtle way, satisfies my quiet desire to explore the nature of things.”
- Lin Han, Botanical Dye Artisan

As a specialized art with a high threshold, botanical dyeing retains a distinct elegance that synthetic dyes can never replicate. For thousands of years, China’s natural palette was brought to life by master artisans. Lin Han delights in immersing herself in this world of color - a craft he embraces as a lifelong calling.

“My work has two faces: one gazes into the past, while the other looks toward the future.”
- Zhang Chaoqun, Founder of Kesi Brand “XIN KE”

Kesi silk tapestry remains the world’s only weaving technique that can never be replaced by modern machinery.
Refusing to see this ancient art confined to museum display cases, Chaoqun founded a fabric supply studio centered on Kesi craftsmanship. By building a bridge between traditional handcraft and contemporary textile industries, he expands the possibilities of Chinese textile design while preserving its timeless heritage.

“We aren't simply walking our own path. It feels more like being in a small boat—when the current reaches a fork,
a gentle turn carries us forward.”
- Xiaoting & Yiyi, Founders of ""WeaveWave""

The two founders of WeaveWave left city life behind to settle in the rustic Dong villages of Guizhou, immersing themselves completely in the local rhythm of hand-weaving.

Working alongside local Dong women artisans, they expanded the width and yarn variety of traditional hand-loomed cloth. Refusing to settle for the simplest techniques, they spend their days weaving with deep focus - exploring how traditional hand-woven textiles can seamlessly blend into modern life. This is the simple life they love as contemporary weavers.

“I only hope that when people wear and use these pieces, they naturally feel the heart within them—and cherish the quiet connection forged through handcraft and cloth.”
- Chen Ani, Katazome Artisan

Katazome is a traditional resist-dyeing art using hand-carved stencils and rice-paste resist. Fascinated by the true essence of making, Ani seeks to express her creative vision through the subtle shifts in fabric and technique, all within timeless forms and silhouettes.
Katazome dyeing is her path to fulfilling this philosophy. Through countless repetitive steps, the carved stencil is worn, tested, and altered by time - yielding soft, expressive edges where form meets spirit.