HUADIE 化蝶 Indigo Qigong top

STORY - This indigo top is crafted from a beautiful handwoven fabric, made by Wu Nainai, an elder artisan from the Dong indigenous community, from Sanbao village in Guizhou Province, Southwest China. She is the beating heart of the DEYI textile cooperative and one of the last guardians of the temple of Sama in her village, the goddess of the Dong people. Wu Nainai is the kind of person one never forgets. Her vibrant smile, her kindness, and her wholehearted presence deeply move all who meet her. She shares her story with tenderness, carrying a living faith in Sama. She is also a highly skilled weaver. This handwoven top is created to support you with grace, carrying the spirit of indigo as a form of medicine, together with the love, radiant energy, and wisdom of Wu Nainai and her community. From the cultivation of cotton to natural dyeing with medicinal plants, through weaving and final sewing, every step of this piece is carried out with care, honoring ancestral knowledge and a living devotion for Mother Earth. ESSENCE - The flowing shape of this handwoven top evokes the movement of butterfly wings, created for qigong, dance and movement practices. Its name, HUADIE 化蝶, means “to become a butterfly,” carrying the essence of metamorphosis, transformation, through movement and presence. The shape is inspired by Hudie Mama 蝴蝶妈妈, the Mother Butterfly, revered in the ancestral traditions of Southwest China as a primordial presence connected to the origin of life. According to ancient legends, she was born from a sacred maple tree. One day, she flew over a lake and fell in love with a spirit of the waters. From their union, she laid twelve eggs, from which emerged the myriad beings of the world, including the first human ancestors. Across these stories, the butterfly remains deeply connected to transformation, ancestry, and the continuity of life. COMPOSITION - 100% indigenous organic cotton Hand-spun yarns, hand-dyed with indigo leaves and Chinese yam, and handwoven on traditional looms. CARE - Each fabric is truly unique, shaped over several days of patient, handmade work. Small irregularities in the weave or the dye are not defects — they’re part of the soul of the piece, traces of the human hands behind it. To care for these pieces with the attention they deserve, we invite you to read our caring guide. SIZE - This limited Qigong capsule is offered in size (S) and size (L). The cut has been designed to adapt gently to the body and allow ease of movement. SHIPPING - We offer worldwide shipping. Prices listed include shipping fees. By placing an order, you agree to the following terms and conditions.