Grass and Wood Dyeing Workshop

🌞The weather was much better than in the morning, so the blue sky matched the old buildings, which was quiet and lofty.

The Caomu Bense Dyeing Workshop in Xizha and the Hongyuantai Dyeing Workshop in Dongzha complement each other. Ancient craftsmanship, plant-based dyes, and a large drying yard 🌞. They don't just sit there quietly, enjoying the sun, rain, dew, and frost, becoming a backdrop for travelers. Instead, they persevere and loftily freeze this touch of color forever.

😎 Although I'd already been to the Grass and Wood Dyeing Workshop yesterday, I've always been drawn to this blue. So I woke up early and took photos peacefully when no one was around. For no other reason than I love the colors. Their quiet presence here is a welcome break from the bustle.

⏰At three o'clock in the afternoon, I changed into a set of clothes that didn't show my belly so that I could enjoy a feast, and then walked to Xizha. Not long after entering the scenic area, you can see the Caomu Bense Dyeing Factory, which is a popular place to visit. It is much larger than the Dongzha Dyeing Factory, and the cloth is also much older.

👉But this is also what gives it its unique flavor. The beauty woven from colors hangs on the drying rack, and the interweaving of red, yellow and blue gives people a collision of sensory enjoyment.

📍 The shops next to the drying yard sell a wide variety of indigo prints, exquisitely crafted figurines, and more. Xizha's attractions are primarily concentrated along the banks of Xishi River. Passing through this "Cao Mu Ben Se" dyeing workshop, you'll reach Xishi River.

Wuzhen Grass and Wood Dyeing House is a large-scale handmade dyeing workshop in Wuzhen. Its name stems from the fact that all its dyes are derived from plants. Besides using indigo grass as the raw material for slurry dyeing to create blue printed cloth, the workshop also employs a unique color baking process, extracting colors from local tea leaves, mulberry bark, and Chinese tallow tree leaves, resulting in vibrant colors. Upon entering the dyeing house, rows of neatly arranged bamboo racks are hung with the workshop's printed and dyed fabrics, with traditional blue printed fabrics being the most common. The workshop occupies 2,500 square meters, and the drying area for the fabrics is paved with blue bricks, creating a cool and refreshing atmosphere. Walking slowly along the blue brick floor, immersed in the bustling and orderly workshop, you will naturally be immersed in the simple and leisurely pace of life in this ancient town.

In addition to using indigo grass as the raw material for slurry dyeing and producing indigo prints, the Grass and Wood Dyeing Workshop also features a unique color baking process. The rich colors of these baked colors are extracted from local plants and vegetation, such as tea leaves, mulberry bark, and Chinese tallow tree leaves. This is why the dyeing workshop is known locally as the Grass and Wood Dyeing Workshop.

As one of the first arrivals in the morning, the air was free and airy. Wuzhen's handicraft industry is thriving, with numerous small workshops and factories. The dyeing workshops have shops in front, and workshops and drying yards in the back. The drying yard is quite large, with dyed cloth hung on tall poles. When changing cloth, one end of the new cloth is tied to the other end of the old, and the old cloth is pulled to pull the new cloth over the poles. Blue prints are more attractive than colored cloth, with beautiful patterns, but on cloudy days, colored cloth can brighten the picture. Tea leaves, mulberry bark, and leaves are all used to extract color. The wind blows the blue cloth, interweaving it with the wooden frames. People weave among the cloth, adding a sense of swaying and a sense of movement to the picture.

The drying yard of the dyeing factory is quite nice for taking photos. There are fewer people in the morning, a little more people in the morning, and even more people in the afternoon.

The Wuzhen Dyeing Factory emerged from the wallpaper, with the contrast and harmony between the clouds and lights.

Very unique. We have all been drunk in the water town, letting the years pass by like water.

It's beautiful, reminds me of "Ju Dou." It was originally a place of freshness, but it brought out the suppressed desire...

The blue printed cloth, a specialty of Wuzhen, is very beautiful, and the master also introduced the production process in detail.

Why do I have to comment twice every time to take effect? I’m tired of it.

Two years have passed, and I miss the courage I had back then.

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet—who holds the colorful streamers dancing in the sky? Arriving at the dyeing workshop in Xizha, we found the colors even more vibrant than those in Dongzha. However, the cloth and other items were all tied to wooden stakes, so we didn't take any photos. Perhaps we've seen similar scenes in Dongzha before.

There is a grass and wood dyeing workshop in the Xizha scenic area, where rows of wood are neatly hung on ropes.

Dyeing cloths are hung on tall bamboo poles, a rare sight with a Jiangnan charm. The sunlight shines through the gaps in the dyeing cloth, which is particularly touching.

The pictures looked okay, but there were only a few people there. Luckily, the sky was quite blue, so the photos turned out okay. The blue cloths were tied together, and I thought they would be naturally hanging down, and the breeze would sway slightly, but in reality, there was no such feeling. If you come to Wuzhen in the morning and want to see this side first, I recommend going here first.

Find a special angle to try to shield the tourists from the view and it will be a beautiful place.

I was walking among the blue and white floral cloths hanging on the high racks in the drying yard in a long skirt. This was Jiangnan, and I seemed to have become a Jiangnan woman.

Because the dyes and techniques used in this dyeing workshop differ from those in other parts of my country, and the fuel used is entirely derived from herbal plants, it is known as the Grass and Wood Dyeing Workshop. The entire workshop is a large, handmade, environmentally friendly printing, dyeing, and drying workshop. The workshop occupies 2,500 square meters, with a large drying area paved with blue bricks and densely packed high poles and stepped drying racks. In addition to using indigo grass as a raw material for slurry dyeing and producing indigo printed cloth, the Grass and Wood Dyeing Workshop also employs a unique color baking process.

The blue printed cloth produced by the natural plant dyeing workshop is a specialty of Wuzhen. It is said to have a history of thousands of years. It is quite special here, and you can also experience how to make blue printed cloth!

The Caomu Bense Dyeing Workshop is a bit bigger than the one in Dongzha. They have more than just blue with white flowers, they also have yellow and red fabrics. There are shops selling special bags and clothes made of blue and white fabrics, but the prices are a bit high. If you have something you particularly like, you should consider it. I saw a set of clothes that cost over 1,000 yuan, so I just ran away...

It was quite late when we arrived, and soon the staff came out to clear the place out.

A unique handicraft workshop, nice to take pictures

Actually, this is just a scene for everyone to see. You can only imagine the colorful cloth or yarn floating in the dyeing workshop at that time. I don’t know what the smell was like.

At Yida Silk, you can watch everything from silk reeling to brocade weaving.

I went to Wuzhen ten years ago, and the thing that impressed me most was this plant dyeing workshop. The pure raw materials and pure craftsmanship are a kind of nostalgia for tradition.

The Caomu Bense Dyeing Workshop is located in Xizha, near the East Gate. Taking the ferry from the Visitor Center into the scenic area, you'll usually see the Caomu Bense Dyeing Workshop first. It's actually just part of the dyeing workshop—the area where the cloth is dried. A wooden platform has been built for easy viewing and photography. The dyeing workshop also sells batik products, and some of the bags are quite attractive, but they're also quite expensive, and definitely not made by the Caomu Bense Dyeing Workshop.

The ancient craft has basically been lost, and most of the remaining dyeing houses are used for tourism purposes.

First of all, we must admit that traditional folk crafts are amazing. They all use common plant materials to dye cloth.

First, we went to the Herbal Wood Dyeing Workshop in Dongzha, where there was a dyeing demonstration. The dyeing was done freely, perfect for posing and taking photos.

Xizha also has a dyeing workshop, dyeing demonstrations, and paid dyeing classes. Compared to the blue dyed cloth in Dongzha, here you can find yellow, red, blue, and other cloths. However, the dyed cloth is tied to bamboo, which makes it difficult to shape it.

Both the East and West Dyeing Workshops have this location. The West Dyeing Workshop is larger and newer, perfect for taking photos and shopping, especially if you're interested in blue-printed fabrics. It's a great place for photos, especially for women, as it creates a very artistic feel. Besides blue-printed fabrics, there are also red and yellow ones, which look quite ethnic and are quite fun to explore.

Located within the Xizha Scenic Area, this is one of Wuzhen's most popular photo spots. Thankfully, it wasn't crowded on a Saturday, but it was still quite crowded. The dyeing workshop is another highlight of Wuzhen, boasting beautiful blue floral fabrics that are made into various accessories. You can even dye your own fabric in the workshop.

I highly recommend visiting this place. It's located just past the Mu Xin Art Museum after entering the Xizha Scenic Area. There are shopping spots near the dyeing workshop, so you can buy as much as you like. There are also accessories made from dyed cloth from the dyeing workshop in Nanzha. If you're after value for money, I recommend buying in Nanzha.

This is the first time I’ve seen such a dyeing workshop. I heard that it’s dyed with Isatis root???

These are all dyeing workshops in Wuzhen. It is worth a visit to see the local dyed fabrics!

This is good, it shows the steps of dyeing cloth, but I don’t know how such a long cloth is hung up ~ Haha, maybe it is hung up like clothes drying?

A must-see attraction in Wuzhen. Only by visiting the dyeing workshop can you get a better understanding of Wuzhen.

The blue printed cloth workshop in Dongzha Scenic Area is also demonstrating some of the crafts.

Beautiful! I went to Wuzhen just for this dyeing factory.

It's quite fun, and I really want to try dyeing. There are indeed such experience courses, but I didn't try it due to time constraints, which is a bit regrettable. However, similar printing and dyeing should be common in places like Yunnan, so there are plenty of opportunities to experience it.

There are several dyeing workshops in Wuzhen. The scenic area specially hangs blue and white cloth. As long as you see this scene, the temperament of Jiangnan women will immediately emerge. The printed cloth is dried and thin, swaying in the wind. Many young women like to shuttle among them and take pictures with great pleasure. Of course, the photos can also be taken with good effect, especially the sunlight pouring through the hanging cloth, which is particularly beautiful. Anyway, the beautiful scenery is felt by your own heart. Isn’t it wonderful to watch it quietly?

There are so many tourists that it is difficult to find a good angle to take a still photo. It is recommended to visit this attraction in the early morning.

The weather is sunny and hot, I’m here to see you, Angelica Lee, Huang Lei, and Rene Liu!

In fact, it is not very fun. It is similar to Hongyuantai Dyeing Factory. There is not much difference. I feel that it is not as good as Hongyuantai Dyeing Factory.

It is comparable in size to Hongyuan Dyeing Workshop, and the colors of the cloth include red and yellow.

Blue flower printed fabric flutters in the wind

It's worth a visit, the craftsmanship in ancient times is really amazing!

There is a large cloth drying rack, which suddenly reminded me of a TVB drama.

Another great place to shoot photos, the open-air dyeing workshop is perfect for filming. It's right where the free boats dock, making it easy to find. It's also the starting point for a tour of Xizha.

There's a particular spot I really want to visit that's packed with people taking photos. If you're staying in the area, get up early and go take photos while it's less crowded. There's a small shop selling blue floral fabrics, and there's a lot of people buying them. You can choose the price based on your needs. A small fan bag is usually 20 or 25, while a large bag costs over 100, and clothes cost around 200. Small souvenirs are okay, but larger items won't go with the waterside environment. It's nothing special, but it's a very representative place in Wuzhen, a must-see attraction. Taking photos is also good, and the band High Energy Youth Band has become even more popular since they recorded there.

The dyeing workshop was deserted in the early morning. Sunlight shone obliquely, occasionally filtering through the indigo-dyed cloth, casting long shadows on the ground. I began to think that the misty rain of Jiangnan didn't matter; beautiful things don't need to be ranked. Even sunny Wuzhen was intoxicating.



On our last day in Wuzhen, we had an afternoon flight, so we could spend the morning strolling around Xizha. We'd been carrying our tripod for days without taking a proper photo, which was truly a shame. Thinking the dyeing workshop would be a good spot, we got up early and headed there.



Arriving at the dyeing workshop, we found the indigo cloth all tied to wooden frames again. Was tying the cloth up a daily routine? We looked around but didn't see any signs prohibiting untying it, so we quickly untied it, seeing no one around. After all, we were acting on our own initiative, so we felt a bit sneaky, afraid that staff would suddenly rush out to stop us. The untied indigo cloth fluttering in the wind was actually much more beautiful. When tied up, it was just a dull backdrop, but once it was floating, the whole environment came alive. The dyed cloth fluttered, the shadows shifted, and the sun's rays danced across it all. It was a perfect way to say goodbye to Wuzhen on such a dreamy morning.



As we were taking photos, a staff member came to work. Seeing that the dyed cloth had been undone, she quietly tied it back up. Seeing that we were enjoying the photos, she left the dyed cloth in front of the camera untied. It seems that the dyed cloth still needs to be tied up, but she was very considerate and let us take pictures first. Thank you very much for her tolerance~~

This is a large handmade dyeing workshop operating in Wuzhen. Upon entering, one is greeted by a forest of bamboo poles, densely packed with dyed and printed fabrics hung to dry. Traditional indigo prints are the most common. The workshop covers 2,500 square meters, and the drying area is paved with blue bricks, creating a cool and inviting atmosphere.

In addition to using indigo grass as the raw material for slurry dyeing and producing indigo prints, the Caomu Bense Dyeing Workshop also employs a unique color baking process. The rich colors of these baked colors are extracted from local plants and vegetation, such as tea leaves, mulberry bark, and Chinese tallow tree leaves, which is why the Caomu Bense Dyeing Workshop is so famous.

It has local characteristics. The largest part of the venue is where these fabrics are hung.

I really want to buy a piece of cloth, but I don't know what to use it for.

The dyeing workshop in Xizha is much more beautiful than the one in Dongzha, and it is a good place to take photos. There are many cute little fabric items sold here.

One of the top places for taking photos. It's so beautiful.

Although I don’t like visiting tourist attractions, this is one of my favorite photography scenes.

Under these cloths, I seemed to feel the scenes in Time Passes by in which Rene Liu and Huang Lei kept missing each other.

How do you think my photos turned out? Haha, they were photoshopped, and the fabric at the scene is dirty and faded.

The Grass and Wood Dyeing Workshop uses indigo as the raw material for its indigo dyeing process. They also extract their colors from local herbs like tea leaves, mulberry bark, and Chinese tallow tree leaves, creating a wide variety of patterns. The blue dyed fabrics, stretched out on a platform, flutter in the wind, creating a perfect photo opportunity.

There are dyeing workshops in both Dongzha and Xizha. Compared with the one in Xizha, the one in Dongzha seems insignificant. The dyeing workshop in Xizha with natural colors of plants and trees is still very beautiful. The dyed cloths of various colors are fluttering in the wind outside. It is definitely a favorite of girls. Many girls pester their boyfriends to pose here in various ways, and they never get tired of it. It is indeed beautiful. The girl standing behind the dyed cloth has a classical feeling of holding a pipa half-covered, with the dyed cloth fluttering in the wind outside and the dyeing workshop inside the house. You can go in to see the production process and feel the hard work and wisdom of the ancients!

The older the blue, the more beautiful it is.

For many colors, the accumulation of time only adds wear and tear, making them look decayed and worn.

Old blue has a unique flavor, like aged wine or an aging relative.

The main purpose of our visit today was the drying yard of the Caomu Bense Dyeing Factory. On rainy days, the drying yard was sparsely populated, making it a rare opportunity to photograph the scene without the crowds. The main purpose of our visit today was the drying yard of the Caomu Bense Dyeing Factory. On rainy days, the drying yard was sparsely populated, making it a rare opportunity to photograph the scene without the crowds.

It's a good place to take pictures in the sun, but I can't capture it.

There are a lot of blue printed cloths drying here, which is the symbol of Wuzhen Scenic Area and very suitable for taking photos.

It is a scenic spot worth visiting, where you can take pictures of yourself differently

Overall: Recommended!

View: Compared to the one in Dongzha, I prefer the dyeing workshop in Xizha. Although the prices for the small gifts are the same, I love how colorful the dyeing workshop is. It's so pleasing to the eye. The patterns might not be as varied as in Dongzha, so it really depends on personal preference. If you get up early, it's empty inside, perfect for photos. No tourists taking pictures! It's just great! Services: I bought a small purse inside! The smaller, the cuter. It's 10 RMB each. It's also a great souvenir!

If you go early in the morning, there are few people. You can stroll around and take pictures. The traditional dyeing method and the lightly hanging strips of cloth are very old-fashioned.

In the past, people processed cloth in a place where white floral cloth was the most distinctive.

This is how Wuzhen's unique fabrics are made. I was lucky enough to see the hand-dyed fabric exhibition open when I went there. The boatman said it's usually not open.

The Herbal Dyeing Workshop is a large-scale, eco-friendly, handmade dyeing and drying workshop in Wuzhen's Xizha Scenic Area. Besides using indigo grass as a raw material for slurry dyeing and producing indigo printed cloth, the workshop also features a unique color baking process. The rich colors of the baked colors are extracted from local botanicals such as tea, mulberry bark, and Chinese tallow tree leaves, earning it the local nickname, "The Herbal Dyeing Workshop."

A large workshop for hand-made environmentally friendly printing, dyeing and drying cloths. The drying area is paved with blue bricks and is filled with densely packed high poles and stepped drying racks. It is very large in scale. There are many people taking photos, and it is very popular.

There is nothing good to comment on this, as shown in the picture.

It's a great place to take photos and relax. It's worth a visit.

The photos taken here are very beautiful, with the atmosphere of Jiangnan ancient town

The hand-dyed printing and drying workshop in Xizha, Wuzhen, is located near Andufang Wharf. In addition to blue printed cloth, there are also colored printed cloth.

The floral fabrics in the dyeing workshop reminded me of the lives of people my mother's age.

This is my first time to see a dyeing workshop.

The dyeing workshop is small but has everything

I waited for a long time for the wind to come. Oh, this is a selfie!!!