Abstract: Wax printing of Waishu Miao is the significant sign of practical function and also the significative sign of folk traditional culture. Based on the field investigations in several villages in the Zhijin County of Guizhou Province, this article analyzes the features of the traditional costume of Waishu Miao, expatiates on cultural position of wax printing in Waishu Miao’s daily life, analyzes its artistic features of theme, structure and colour, summarizes the rich connotations of history, folk culture, religion and belief of Waishu Miao condensed by wax printing. Artistic aesthetic values and the capacity of artistic creation of Waishu Miao women embody in the fine patterns of traditional costume, which memorize Waishu Miao’s ancestor and carries their belief.

Key words: Waishu Miao, batik dyeing, artistic feature, cultural connotation