In the ancient town of Dali in Yunnan Province, a group of elderly Bai women balance hoes in one hand and paintbrushes in the other, forging a new chapter in folk art.
They grind pigments from the region's colorful, rich soils and translate the intricate techniques of traditional embroidery into every brushstroke. Each painting carries the fragrance of the earth and the warmth of handmade craft.
Illiterate yet eloquent in color, these self-taught artists sign their names with a brush, capturing personal stories and the Bai people's poetic vision of beauty. Their work reflects the timeless romance of life beside Erhai Lake.
By blending ancestral techniques with raw, local materials, these women are preserving cultural heritage and inspiring a renewed appreciation for earth-rooted artistry.
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