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The image captures an informational exhibit, likely in a museum or gallery, showcasing a stage of silk production referred to as "Sun-cure." Two large, square photographic panels are displayed, depicting outdoor scenes of workers handling vibrant fabrics, with a descriptive text panel positioned beneath them. The left panel features two individuals outdoors, carefully holding up a large piece of fabric. This fabric is strikingly patterned with rich red and orange tones accented by intricate black designs, possibly indicating a resist-dye or tie-dye technique. One person wears a wide-brimmed straw hat, while another is partially visible crouching. The setting appears to be an open, flat outdoor area under bright daylight. The right panel is a triptych of three smaller photographs, illustrating an expansive drying field. Several workers, some donning conical straw hats, are seen tending to numerous long strips of brightly colored fabrics—including blue, purple, pink, green, and orange—laid out systematically on a grassy field. These fabrics are arranged in parallel rows, suggesting a methodical drying process under the sun. Below the images, a transparent panel provides details about the process. The visible English text reads: "Sun-cure. Take out the silk from the soaking tank and place it on the grass after being naturally dehydrated. Spread it flat on the front side, and fix it with bamboo nails on the grass to make the silk flat without curling, and then expose it to the sun to dry." The corresponding Chinese text "晒莨" (Shài Làng) offers the same instructions. The images collectively depict a traditional or artisanal method of drying patterned silk fabric outdoors. The vivid colors of the silk and the bright, clear lighting indicate sunny weather, essential for the "sun-cure" process. The context suggests this is a textile finishing technique, likely from Guang Zhou Shi, China.
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