Craft:100% hand embroidered craft with thousands of years history

Miao embroidery has high artistic value and enjoys good fame worldwide. Miao ladies learn batik and embroidery from the age of six or seven and achieve their social status in this fashion. The girl who can embroider special patterns is seen to be hardworking and intelligent, and will become a sought after bride.

Miao embroidery is rich in colour, and shapes and lines of figures are exaggerated and vividly drawn, making people feel bright, clear and passionate. Figures usually come from daily life through images of flowers, birds, worms, and fish. Through artistic abstraction, it is bravely exaggerated and deformed, expressing aesthetic feeling and ideal of creator.

As young Miao ladies are moving to cities, this exquisite handicraft is diminishing. Collectors and museums (including British Museum) are working hard to collect and preserve them, especially those antique pieces.

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

This artwork is a Chinese Miao ethnic embroidery piece titled "Celebrating the Harvest".

It features a red background with figures dressed in traditional attires holding various farming tools and animals such as hoes, buckets, and cattle.

The figures are vividly depicted with bright colors, showcasing the joy and celebration of the Miao people towards a bountiful harvest.

The embroidery piece carries rich cultural significance and historical value.

Firstly, it showcases the traditional handcraft skills of the Miao people, presenting lifelike figures on fabric through intricate needlework and vibrant colors.

Secondly, it reflects the customs and beliefs of the Miao people, such as the Harvest Festival and rituals.

Lastly, it is also a part of China's traditional culture, representing the diverse heritage and history of the Chinese nation.

The embroidery piece exudes a cheerful and uplifting atmosphere, evoking a sense of admiration and longing for such a lifestyle.

Its vibrant colors and exquisite patterns provide visual pleasure and enjoyment.

At the same time, it conveys a positive and inspiring spirit, encouraging people to cherish life and pursue happiness.