Experience beeswax painting and indigo dyeing in Ta Xua

Indigo dyeing and beeswax painting are long-standing crafts of the H'Mong people in Ta Xua commune ( Son La ). Not only does it create fabrics with a characteristic deep blue color, it is also a way for the community here to preserve memories and convey the village's story into each pattern.

Visitors to Ta Xua can directly participate in the beeswax painting and indigo dyeing journey to create a product with their own mark.

Beeswax painting tools, wax melting pot and pure white cloth are prepared by the artisan for the experience.

Beeswax painting tools, wax melting pot and pure white cloths are prepared by the artisan for the experience. Photo: Thuy Trang

The craftsman guides visitors to draw the first sketches on canvas to get familiar with the layout, ready before moving on to painting with beeswax.

The artist guides visitors to draw the first sketches on the canvas to familiarize them with the layout, before moving on to painting with beeswax. Photo: Thuy Trang

Visitors are guided to use traditional Mong wax pens. In addition, some familiar tools such as paint brushes are also prepared so that those who are not familiar with the technique can still easily operate.

Visitors are guided to use the traditional Hmong wax pens. In addition, some familiar tools such as paint brushes are also prepared so that those who are not familiar with the technique can still easily operate. Photo: Thuy Trang

Once the sketch is complete, the artisan begins to melt the beeswax. A light scent of beeswax permeates the room, and the craftsman patiently shows how to adjust his hands so that the wax does not smudge and the pattern is clear.

Once the sketch is finished, the artisan begins to melt the beeswax. A light wax scent permeates the house, and the craftsman patiently shows how to adjust the hand so that the wax line does not smudge and the pattern is clear. Photo: Thuy Trang

After mastering the drawing technique, visitors will be able to do their own beeswax painting. Each stroke soaked in beeswax is excitingly displayed on the white canvas.

After mastering the drawing technique, visitors will be able to do their own beeswax drawing process. Each stroke soaked in beeswax is excitedly displayed on the white canvas. Photo: Thuy Trang

After finishing the drawing part, visitors can experience indigo dyeing. The artisans share their experiences in mixing, incubating and setting the color to ensure the most durable and beautiful indigo color.

After finishing the drawing part, visitors embark on the indigo dyeing experience. The artisan shares his experience in mixing, incubating and setting the color to ensure the most durable and beautiful indigo color. Photo: Thuy Trang

The cloth is soaked in indigo blue, like the blue of the sky and clouds of Ta Xua. Each time it is dipped - dried - dipped again, it is a layer of color, a layer of patience.

The cloth is soaked in indigo blue, like the blue of the sky and clouds of Ta Xua. Each time it is dipped - dried - dipped again, it is a layer of color, a layer of patience. Photo: Thuy Trang

The finished products of creating patterns and dyeing indigo for the tourists' fabrics will be dried. The fabric is placed under the porch to dry, where the wind and mist are blowing. The blue color begins to appear more clearly. Nguyen Hanh, 20 years old in Thai Nguyen shared:

The finished products of creating patterns and dyeing indigo for the tourists' fabrics will be dried after being finished. The fabric is hung out to dry under the porch, where the wind blows and the mist lingers. The blue color begins to appear more clearly. Nguyen Hanh, 20 years old in Thai Nguyen shared: "I am very happy to have this experience. I can make my own products and understand more about the culture of the H'Mong people." Photo: Thuy Trang

If you have the opportunity to visit Ta Xua, don’t just watch the clouds. Try sitting by the fire, holding a crayon and dipping the cloth in indigo. Who knows, you might bring back not only a piece of cloth, but also an unforgettable memory of the mountains and forests here. Photo: Thuy Trang

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