Abstract:

Majiang Raojia is an ethnic group that has not been identified for a long time. They are good at making simple and unique Fengxiang printing. In order to record this ethnic dyeing technology and interpret their view of the world and allow more people would start to pay attention to this valuable human resource and cultural heritage, this paper analyzes the regular pattern of this plastic art and its aesthetic characteristics in respect of subject matter, shape features, color use, etc. Starting from the historical origin of Raojia, Majiang County of Guizhou province and their Fengxiang printing, the paper introduces the dye tools and materials, and the craft process, on the basis of field survey and documentation. Fengxiang printing of Majiang Raojia people with its unique ethnic features not only has the historical value and craft value, but also has the social value that cannot be ignored. As many other traditional arts, Fengxiang printing is facing the crisis of inheritance.

Key words: Majiang, Fengxiang printing, Raojia, printing instrument