Nantong Blue Calico Museum: A Complete Guide

Nantong Blue Calico Museum: A Complete Guide Blue dye is extracted from the indigo plant, yet it is bluer than the plant itself. Blue calico is an intangible cultural heritage of Nantong. The small indigo plant can unleash natural colors after being soaked and fermented. In addition to marveling at the magical power of nature, one cannot help but admire the wisdom of the ancients. 🌟The Blue Calico Museum was founded in 1997 by Master Wu Yuanxin and is China's first professional blue calico museum. 🌟Admission to the museum is free, and no booking is required. The museum has five exhibition halls, which not only display the long history of blue calico, but also introduce its complex production process. 🌟Walking into the Blue Calico Museum is like walking into a blue and white world. The beauty of blue calico is instantly captivating. Here, you can see all kinds of exquisite blue calico products, observe the superb skills of the craftsmen up close, and even experience the process of making blue calico yourself. 🌟The architecture in the museum is like a Jiangnan garden, complementing the blue calico. 🌟On the square outside the museum, all kinds of blue calico are hung, making it a popular spot for tourists to take photos and check in.