Process classification of blue printed cloth

Blue calico can be generally divided into two forms: white flowers with blue background and blue flowers with white background. White cloth with blue background only needs to be printed with patterns, and the spots that make up the patterns are not connected with each other, such as plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum. The production method of blue cloth with white background is usually overprinted with two flower plates, the first printing is called "flower plate" and the second printing is called "cover plate". The function of the cover plate is to cover the connection points of the flower board and the places that need to be left blank, and set off the blue pattern more clearly. Another method of printing blue flowers on a white background is a single printing plate lining, and the pattern of the flower plate does not need to be connected everywhere. After the carving is completed, the flower board is glued and painted on a large area of mesh substrate, and then scraped. Some blue printed fabrics are still double-sided, so it is necessary to scrape the pulp on the front, aim at the front pattern on the back with a copying table and then scrape the pulp, so that you can get double-sided blue printed fabrics after dyeing.

Blue calico is an ancient handmade calico, which was once widely popular among Han people in Jiangnan area. Her simple and elegant cultural charm is unique among Han folk arts in China, which exudes the charming fragrance of oriental culture for thousands of years.