For the past few days, Tao Yinxiu has been sewing a set of traditional Miao clothing at home in Yongxing Village, Zhengdong Town, Xuyong County, Luzhou City, Sichuan Province. As the stitches of the sewing machine beat, a colorful pleated skirt appeared in front of her eyes. Over the past five years, Tao Yinxiu’s family has relied on processing and making traditional Miao clothing, “embroidering” their way to wealth and starting a beautiful and happy new life with every stitch.
According to Tao Yinxiu, a set of traditional clothing mainly consists of headdress, clothes, belt, apron, pleated skirt and leggings. She customizes clothing according to orders and continuously improves and innovates to meet individual needs, making clothing and accessories more convenient to wear and more fashionable.
The Miao people are a migratory ethnic group. In the era before writing, the embroidery patterns either freehand or realistically recorded the lives and experiences of their ancestors. The Miao people record their history on their clothing through embroidery, tie-dye, and batik, and pass on their unique culture through bright colors, bright combinations, and exquisite craftsmanship. The embroidery craftsmanship of Miao costumes is gorgeous, exquisite and ingenious. It is a national costume that integrates history, legend, aesthetics, philosophy, geometry, textiles, embroidery, music and fine arts. It is called “historical records worn on the body”.
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