This book traces the history of the indigo dyeing industry in Sanxia, formerly known as Sanjiaoyong. Beginning with the Anxi immigrants of the Qing Dynasty, it discusses the environment for indigo planting, the cultivation of *Strobilanthes cusia* (Big Indigo), and the production of indigo paste. It explains how the dyeing industry formed commercial clusters and merchant networks in Sanjiaoyong. The book records the journey of Sanxia's dyeing industry from its rise and prosperity to its decline, while also focusing on how Old Street preservation and the community indigo revival have brought lost industrial memories back to light.
Miva: the next reading experience beyond audiobooks
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