From Soil to Story: How Bai Folk Art Paints Village Life
In Dali, Bai artists grind local soil into natural pigments to paint folk art scenes—mountains, markets, rituals, and village life—bringing tradition to life in vibrant colors.
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In Dali, Bai artists grind local soil into natural pigments to paint folk art scenes—mountains, markets, rituals, and village life—bringing tradition to life in vibrant colors.
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