Measurements: 45 cm x 70 cm
These are Tamay's favourite pieces!
The annual masterpiece for each Mien woman in Taphin, a practice that connects the Mien women to each other, their culture and their village.
Dense, silk embroidery using counted stitch technique from the reverse. The symbols represent trees, people in the mountains, children, parents, rice paddies, plants and life force.
The traditional patterns are taught from mother to daughter and have never been written down, find out more ...
MATERIALS
Silk on indigo cotton.
Cotton applique work.
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SHIPPING & RETURNS
UK : £5
REST OF THE WORLD : £8 - £21
For Vintage items we accept exchanges.