Craft:100% hand embroidered craft with thousands of years history Size:20.5*20.5 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 child's hat made of silk embroidery from a Chinese minority group, which showcases its rich cultural and historical background and significance.
The hat is usually handmade with silk fabric and adorned with intricate patterns and texts.
These patterns may represent specific cultural traditions, religious beliefs, or historical events.
By observing these details, we can gain insight into the diverse and rich culture of Chinese ethnic minorities.
Moreover, this artwork also carries romantic connotations.
It can be seen as a precious cultural heritage that represents the past history and traditions.
It can also be viewed as a beautiful decorative item that adds unique charm and personality to the wearer.
Whether it is given as a gift or collected personally, this artwork holds significant value and meaning.
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