The uniqueness of this book lies in the following aspects:
1)It is the first book in China that focuses on the detailed operations of plant dyeing DIY.
2)It revives ancient plant dyeing methods, creates new dyeing techniques, and discovers new dye materials. Notably, the innovative one-time dyeing method for obtaining orange color is remarkable.
3)Based on Chinese aesthetic styles, the book employs modern expressive methods and showcases plant dyeing works through a wealth of exquisite images.
4)The book includes heartfelt essays and beautiful prose, recording the history, memories, emotions, and contemplations related to plant dyeing.
5)The author personally photographs the images, creates illustrations, and writes calligraphy, resulting in a unified, warm, and friendly overall style.

This book is a high-quality guidebook that advocates for a Chinese-style aesthetic lifestyle through plant dyeing. It provides detailed explanations of 31 cases and nearly 50 dyeing techniques, covering over 30 types of plant dye materials. These materials are easily accessible and can be found in Chinese herbal medicine shops, markets, flower shops, online stores, and even along the roadside.
The book particularly emphasizes the importance of obtaining colors directly from Chinese herbal medicines, which is the essence of traditional Chinese plant dye culture. The selected dyes align with the traditions of ancient Chinese dye workshops and include materials such as safflower, madder, sophora flower, sumac, and lithospermum root.

The book offers detailed DIY process diagrams, featuring 31 cases and nearly 50 dyeing techniques. Each case is accompanied by illustrative images and explanations, making it easy for readers to learn the techniques of plant dyeing.

This book will help readers appreciate the charm of plant dyeing in a Chinese-style aesthetic lifestyle, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of the techniques and artistry of plant dyeing. It offers enriching experiences in terms of visuals, emotions, and contemplation.

Tang Qiong is a children's literature writer and a member of the Yunnan Writers Association. She has been engaged in children's literature creation for many years and has received awards such as the Bing Xin Children's Literature New Works Award. In addition to her literary works, she is also an expert in plant dyeing, with a deep understanding and research on the art of plant dyeing. Her works include Guardian of the Stars, the picture book series Mischievous Mi Duo, the novel Magic Mirror: Heart Jade, and the collection of fantasy literature short stories Undersea Dandelion, among others.