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Nantong blue calico printing and dyeing has been practiced in most parts of Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, China, since the beginning of Qing dynasty. In modern times, blue calico is used to make daily clothes, mosquito nets, pillowcases, or baggage cloth.
The blue and white printed calico was first worn by local farmers and fishermen. Among Nantong citizens, it is known for its handmade printing and dying process, as well as the native and simple design. The patterns on the blue clothes originate from animals, plants, and fairy tales, and are used to express the good wishes for the future.[1]
- ^ "Blue Calico:A Pretty from the South of Yangtze River - China culture". Traditions.cultural-china.com. Archived from the original on 2011-09-06. Retrieved 2011-10-10.