Shangri-La - Paimo Village

The first dyeing in the East, Paimo. Unveiling the life of the hometown of Chinese batik art. The documentary 'Blade in the Deep Mountains' introduces us to the hometown of Chinese batik art, which is known as the first dyeing in the East, the Miao village in the mountains: Paimo Village, Danzhai County, Guizhou Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture. The entire documentary presents the beautiful life rhythm of the villagers in the form of spring, summer, autumn and winter. They believe that humans are part of nature and depend on nature. They worship grains and regard rice as the supreme totem. It is said that if a grain of rice falls and is not picked up, it will be struck by thunder, and this saying is passed down from generation to generation. In summer, everyone here is a master of batik skills, and indigo is the original material for batik craftsmanship. The color soaked out of the indigo will become the pattern color on the Miao costumes. Indigo needs to be soaked in clear water for about a week. The green indigo water carries people's dreams and yearnings for life, and the rice in the fields is really healing. Paimo Village is more than thirty kilometers away from the county town. There is a homestay in the village, which is opened by the batik teacher. The price is affordable and their food is delicious.