Tourists experience tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

Tourists experience tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

Tourists experience tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

Tourists experience tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

A local woman teaches tourists how to knot the cloth for tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

A local woman teaches tourists how to knot the cloth for tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

Tourists experience tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

Tourists experience tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

Tourists experience tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

Tourists experience tie-dyeing in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

Tie-dye works are hung up in a courtyard in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

Tie-dye works are hung up in a courtyard in Dali, Yunnan Province on June 22, 2024. /CFP

The vibrant colors and beautiful patterns of tie-dyed fabrics in Dali, Yunnan Province have attracted many tourists to try their hand at creating their own tie-dyed pieces. This traditional craft of the local Bai ethnic group involves using handwoven white cloth and dyes derived from plants. The tie-dyeing process includes three main steps: knotting the cloth, dipping and dyeing it, and then sun-drying it. Renowned for its authentic and natural aesthetic, Bai tie-dyeing was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.