{"title":"Ritual Garments","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jingai-mugwort-tea-robe","title":"JINGAI 净艾 Mugwort Tea Robe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESSENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e | The name JINGAI 净艾 reflects the healing properties of this very unique garment. 净 jìng evokes sacred clarity and purification, 艾 ài refers to àicǎo (Artemisia argyi), Chinese mugwort, a revered medicinal plant in Chinese tradition. Naturally hand-dyed with wild mugwort, this ceremonial robe is designed to support your rituals. It acts as a soft shield, a textile talisman. Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for moxibustion, mugwort holds the power of ultimate Yang — fire, protection and transformation. This robe is versatile and can be styled in myriad ways, following the dance of your spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e | JINGAI 净艾 is lovingly handcrafted by women artisans from the Dong indigenous community, part of the DEYI textile cooperative. From the cultivation of cotton to the weaving, natural dyeing, and final sewing, each step is carried out with great care, preserving centuries-old knowledge and honoring Mother Earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robe is dyed with mugwort, a sacred plant the Dong people use to dispel harmful energies. In traditional Dong wooden homes, bundles of dried mugwort are often hung above the entrance to guard and purify the space. In the humid climate of Guizhou, Dong women hold a deep relationship with this plant — not only for dyeing and healing rituals, but also through daily wellness practices like mugwort foot baths or hair care, used to release internal dampness and restore balance. The weaving pattern featured on the fabric of the tea robe is the hypnotic “Diamond Three” motif, a distinctive symbol of the Dong community’s identity and legacy. This robe may be worn \u003cstrong\u003ewith its precious belt\u003c\/strong\u003e, handwoven and dried under the summer sun and the luminous glow of the full moon. Its radiant whiteness offers a beautiful contrast to the earthy greens of the mugwort-dyed cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION\u003c\/strong\u003e | 100% indigenous organic cotton. Hand-spun yarns, hand-dyed with mugwort, and handwoven on traditional looms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARING\u003c\/strong\u003e | 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 your garment. To care for this piece with the attention it deserves, we invite you to read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1881\/6431\/files\/DEYI_CARE_GUIDE_-_English.pdf?v=1763661885\" title=\"caring guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecaring guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e | S or L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e | We offer worldwide shipping. Prices listed include shipping fees.\u003cbr\u003eBy placing an order, you agree to the following \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1881\/6431\/files\/Terms_Conditions_of_Sale_-_Waotea_x_Deyi.pdf?v=1763661910\" title=\"terms and conditions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eterms and conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WAO TEA","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":42600297300031,"sku":null,"price":348.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":42600297332799,"sku":null,"price":348.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1881\/6431\/files\/Mugwort_tea_dress_1.png?v=1763671769"},{"product_id":"huadie-indigo-qigong-top","title":"HUADIE 化蝶 Indigo Qigong top","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY -\u003c\/strong\u003e This indigo top is crafted from a beautiful handwoven fabric, made by\u003cstrong\u003e Wu Nainai\u003c\/strong\u003e, an\u003cstrong\u003e elder artisan \u003c\/strong\u003efrom the \u003cstrong\u003eDong indigenous community\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESSENCE - \u003c\/strong\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eflowing shape of this handwoven top evokes the movement of butterfly wings, created for qigong, dance and movement practices. Its name, \u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eHUADIE 化蝶\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION -\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% indigenous organic cotton Hand-spun yarns, hand-dyed with indigo leaves and Chinese yam, and handwoven on traditional looms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE -\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nUt7eS0pWDfYZyczaLTFHnPtKzfdAidk\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"caring guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecaring guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE -\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING -\u003c\/strong\u003e We offer worldwide shipping. Prices listed include shipping fees. By placing an order, you agree to the following \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Oz6kBN3V981wxeOfkL-c3mUm02uu-fXD\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"terms \u0026amp; conditions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(130, 148, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eterms and conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WAO TEA","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":43252534804543,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":43291038941247,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1881\/6431\/files\/IMG_3784_VSCO.jpg?v=1778594325"},{"product_id":"fengwu-indigo-qigong-pants","title":"FENGWU 风舞 Indigo Qigong Pants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESSENCE - \u003c\/strong\u003eCrafted from fabrics hand-dyed with indigo, these handwoven pants feature a traditional Dong diamond pattern, an ancient and mesmerizing motif that echoes the rhythms of nature and the memory of the mountains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the ankle, a small button adorned with a jade bead allows the volume to be adjusted according to the practice, helping to contain and recenter the body’s energy when needed. The garment can open or close, expand or gather, following the movement of Qi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece offers both freedom and structure. The legs move with fluidity and lightness, while the body remains rooted. It supports the circulation of energy along the lower body, guiding the flow through the hips, the legs, and down into the Earth, reinforcing a sense of grounding, stability, and inner alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFENGWU 风舞 translates as “Dance of the Wind”. Like the wind moving through trees and bamboo, they invite a state of effortless flow, where movement arises without force and the body follows its natural rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY - \u003c\/strong\u003eThese pants are handcrafted by women artisans from the Dong indigenous community, part of the DEYI textile cooperative. From the cultivation of cotton to natural dyeing with medicinal plants, through weaving and final sewing, every step is carried out with the utmost care — preserving centuries-old traditions and honoring Mother Earth. These craftswomen live and work in deep harmony with Nature, in small remote villages of Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province, Southwest China. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Dong people, indigo is considered as a sacred medicinal plant. When preparing the indigo dye vat, the women prepare an altar to ask for blessings from the deities of Nature and the female ancestors, inviting a smooth and harmonious fermentation process. The indigo vat is a living ecosystem — even considered as a member of the family by community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese handwoven pants are carrying the spirit of indigo medicine and the deep love of the artisans for their craft — a wisdom passed down through generations of women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the woven indigo belt on the second photo is not included with the pants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION - \u003c\/strong\u003e100% indigenous organic cotton. Hand-spun yarns, hand-dyed with indigo leaves, and handwoven on traditional looms Jade pearl button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARING - \u003c\/strong\u003eEach 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 \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"caring guide\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nUt7eS0pWDfYZyczaLTFHnPtKzfdAidk\/view\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecaring guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE - \u003c\/strong\u003eThis limited Qigong capsule is offered in Size S\/M and Size L. The cut has been designed to adapt gently to the body and allow ease of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING - \u003c\/strong\u003eWe offer worldwide shipping. Prices listed include shipping fees. By placing an order, you agree to the following \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"terms \u0026amp; conditions\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Oz6kBN3V981wxeOfkL-c3mUm02uu-fXD\/view\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eterms and conditions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WAO TEA","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":43263952551999,"sku":null,"price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":43263952584767,"sku":null,"price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1881\/6431\/files\/IMG_9237.jpg?v=1778781905"},{"product_id":"qiankun","title":"QIANKUN 乾坤 Indigo Qigong belt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESSENCE -\u003c\/strong\u003e This unique handwoven piece is imbued with the spirit of indigo, designed to support the lower dantian, the body’s energetic center, during qigong and other movement practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern of the main fabric, which wraps and supports the waist, has been chosen with great care. Yarns hand-dyed with indigo and Chinese yam intertwine to form a motif that evokes the two essential trigrams of Chinese cosmology, QIÁN ☰ 乾 and KŪN ☷ 坤. QIÁN embodies the creative force of Heaven, a pure Yang energy that initiates movement and expansion. KŪN represents the receptive power of Earth, a pure Yin energy that receives, nourishes, and gives form. From their union arises the dynamic interplay that gives birth to the ten thousand beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeld at the center of the body, this belt becomes a subtle axis between Heaven and Earth, supporting the circulation of Qi and anchoring the practitioner in both grounding and expansion. The tying cords are braided from cotton threads hand-spun by the Dong women, and the design is revealed through delicate hand embroidery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY -\u003c\/strong\u003e The QIANKUN belt is crafted from a beautiful handwoven fabric, lovingly made by Wu Nainai, an elder artisan from the Dong indigenous community in Sanbao village, 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 culture with sincerity and tenderness, carrying a living faith in Sama. She is also a highly skilled weaver. This indigo belt is created to support your Qigong practice with grace, carrying the spirit of indigo as a form of gentle medicine, together with the love, radiant energy, and wisdom of Wu Nainai and her people. 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 the utmost care, preserving ancestral knowledge and honoring Mother Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION - \u003c\/strong\u003e100% indigenous organic cotton. Hand-spun yarns, hand-dyed with indigo leaves and Chinese yam, and handwoven on traditional looms. Handmade embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARING - \u003c\/strong\u003eEach 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1nUt7eS0pWDfYZyczaLTFHnPtKzfdAidk\/view\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"care guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecare guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE - \u003c\/strong\u003eWoven band (flat section). Length : 72 cm. Width : 6 cm. Braided cord Length (one side) : 80 cm. Total length : 232 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING - \u003c\/strong\u003eWe offer worldwide shipping. 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