In the tie-dye art village, Weishan, acounty in Dali, Yunnan Province,an array of tie- dye products revealthe charm of traditional art. In 2008,Weishan tie- dye was listed in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage.Today, it is still beautiful scenery of Weishan.

On the production line of WeishanSanyi Tie-Dye Industry & Trade Limited Company, tie- dye products combining traditional culture and creativearts were produced through new technologies with intellectual propertyrights. Li Min, the general manager ofthe company told the reporter thatthrough the improvement and utilization of traditional methods of tie- dyein tying, dyeing and bleaching, thecompany developed a number of innovative technologies, and invention patents like“a plant companion staining”were granted. Innovative technology allows intangible cultural heritage to enter into everyday life, andhelp Yi folk handicrafts step into themodern life from the past.

According to the introduction, during the past 30 years since founded,Weishan Sanyi Tie- Dye Industry &Trade Limited Company has beenholding the concept of inheritance andinnovation, and renewing the traditional folk art. Currently, the“Sanyi”trademark has been identified as“Yunnan Famous Trademark” forthree consecutive years, and its products have been sold to the entireworld.

“Our patented dyeing technologynot only enhances the color performance and reduces operating procedures, but also reduces the productioncosts and increases the diversity ofcolors.”Li Min proudly told reporterswhile pointing to the dyeing vessel onthe production line. The tie- dye products of today have more diverse flower mouth, more colors, and maintainlocal characteristics and ethnic characteristics of traditional cloth. Throughthe power of intellectual property, thetraditional technologies of the intangible cultural heritage renewed its life.

(by Liang Dandan)

（Source：China IP News）