From indigo dye to dough art, Xinzhou turns tradition into experiences

TAIYUAN — In an ancient courtyard in Xinzhou city, in North China's relic-rich Shanxi province, Cui Yafei saw a plain white silk scarf turn lush green after it was soaked in dye for 10 minutes, and watched as it then turned indigo within minutes of being exposed to the air.

"Everyone is a designer here. Every piece is a unique memory shared between us and the traditional natural dyeing technique," says Cui.