Hmong

The unique hairstyles of Flower H’Mong women are truly captivating.

When encountering Flower H' Mong women, their colorful embroidered dresses are not the only eye-catching feature. Of particular note is the large, heavy hair bun atop their heads. 遇见孟化族妇女,她们色彩鲜艳的绣花衣裙并不是唯一引人注目的特色,尤其引人注目的是她们头顶上那又大又重的发髻。 For centuries, the H'mong people have been migrating to the high mountainous regions of Ma Thi Ho - Muong Cha - Dien Bien to establish their villages, with approximately 80 households currently residing there. Despite the impermanence of change, the cultural consciousness of the H'mong community in this area remains steadfast. A prime example of this is their traditional attire, characterized by black hemp fabric tunics with a V-neckline embellished with…

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H’MONG WOMEN – AND THE LINEN CLOTH…2024

"👩🏻‍🎨H’MONG WOMEN - AND THE LINEN CLOTH… ✍️For a long time, the Mông people on the rocky plateau have been known for their unique and exquisite cultural heritage. Among them are some famous traditional crafts such as embroidery, weaving, indigo dyeing; silver carving, plow casting or making musical instruments… Drawing patterns on linen cloth with beeswax is also one of the long-standing traditional crafts of the people here. Despite being a traditional craft for generations, there are very few artisans who can draw beeswax patterns and they are all elderly people over 60 years old; the art of drawing is…

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