Wang Fangzhou, 40, started in August 2016 a workshop specialized in batik, a craft inherited through generations among Miao ethnic group in Guizhou. Later on, he launched a batik experience gallery in Wanda Township, a local tourist attraction. His workshop and gallery have received more than 6,000 tourists so far this year with combined sales revenue of over 300,000 yuan (about 45,500 U.S. dollars). Thirteen residents relocated from poverty-stricken areas have found employment with decent salaries here.

Wang Fangzhou (1st R) explains a batik product to residents relocated from poverty-stricken areas at a batik workshop in Danzhai County of Guizhou Province in southwest China, Dec. 1, 2020.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

A female worker relocated from poverty-stricken area draws batik patterns at a batik workshop in Danzhai County of Guizhou Province in southwest China, Dec. 1, 2020.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Wang Fangzhou (L) instructs a female worker relocated from poverty-stricken area in drawing batik patterns at a batik workshop in Danzhai County of Guizhou Province in southwest China, Dec. 1, 2020.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Wang Fangzhou (1st L) instructs a tourist in drawing batik patterns at a batik workshop in Danzhai County of Guizhou Province in southwest China, Dec. 1, 2020.(Photo: Xinhua)