Bai Jingying (born 1963 ^[1]) is a Chinese embroiderer from Inner Mongolia, who has led the development of women's embroidery training to provide a diversified income for women and their families in the region. ^[2] The region had one of the lowest incomes in China, due to the impact of the climate crisis creating desertification and increasing the frequency of sandstorms, distrubing agriculture. ^[1] Since 2016, over 26,000 women have received training across Inner Mongolia, which has led to increased in income for 3000 women. ^[1] The programme also targets women with disabilities providing them with a way to earn an income from home. ^[3]

Known as the "grassland embroiderer", ^[4] Bai teaches Wangfu embroidery, which she learned from her mother as a seven-year old and has historic significance for the region. ^[5] It was listed in 2009 as part of Inner Mongolia's intangible cultural heritage. ^[3] The finished pieces, such as slippers, are sold in cities and online. ^[5] In 2021 she was one of ten people to receive the National Poverty Alleviation Model Award. ^{[6] [7]}

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