To the untrained eye, the boxes stuffed with embroidered tapestries, pillow covers and clothes stored at a St. Paul archivist's home may look like a pile of pretty things. But to those behind the ...

What is the hidden meaning within Hmong embroidery and why should we protect, preserve and revive it? Listen to more news in Hmong from the following lists: READ MORE Significance of Hmong flower ...

As a young girl, Beth Yang watched her mother labor over a sewing machine for hours stitching clothes for Yang and her six siblings. Once Beth was old enough Mao Thao taught her to sew. Thao showed ...

The BriefThe Hmong use story cloths to document the history of their people and culture.The first Hmong story cloths were first created by people in Thai refugee camps.One of the most popular topics ...

Traditional textiles patterns of Hmong ethnic people in Sa Long commune, Muong Cha district, the northwestern province of Dien Bien, have been recognised as national intangible cultural heritage.

Stitched onto a bright purple tapestry is what looks like a typical suburban landscape. The scene is adorned with handcrafted images of a McDonald's, a children's playground and a bright yellow school ...