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Traditional Costume - Miao Ethnic Group
Published: 2015/08/02   Author: yifan   Source: network

The Miao people are widely distributed with many subgroups. Their clothing shows significant regional differences. The typical attire for women is a short top and a pleated skirt. In the past, Miao clothing was mainly made of handwoven hemp cloth, and it was common to use unique wax-resist dyeing and embroidery techniques. Skirts are mostly white or dark blue, and the materials, colors, styles, and embroidery of the clothing all have strong ethnic characteristics. Accessories are mainly silver ornaments on the head, neck, chest, and hands, and Miao silver jewelry is unparalleled among the ethnic minorities. The colorful costume culture fully demonstrates the intelligence and ingenuity of the Miao people, and they still maintain their own ethnic characteristics today.

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