Blue Nankeen "Fishes" placemats

. Fabric placemats in indigo blue/white
. made of white cotton, which was
. dyed using the chinese "Blue Nankeen technique"
. to achieve a high-contrast, expressive pattern 
. Reverse side: solid indigo blue.

Colour: Blue/White.
Material: traditionally woven cotton, indigo-dyed using the resist dyeing process (Blue Nankeen technique), RS: solid blue dyed.
Size: 34x45cm.
Care instructions: 30°C gentle wash cycle. Iron on hot.
Country: China.
Designer: LuruHome, Shanghai.

As with any hand-printed product, slight variations in the pattern may occur.

The story behind it:
Similar to Batik or Shibori techniques, the "Blue Nankeen" technique (named after the Chinese city of Nanjing) involves covering unbleached or light-colored cotton in specific areas with a protective paste (e.g., wax, starch, rice glue). The fabric is then dipped in an indigo bath, and the paste is washed out after dyeing. This creates white or light-colored patterns on a deep blue background, with clearly defined outlines, usually in floral or geometric designs.
The origins of this technique lie in China; it later spread throughout Southeast Asia.