Hemp production and indigo dyeing are still practised by the Black Hmong around Sapa, as well as beautiful embroidery to embellish their outfits. Continue reading
Sapa: Black Hmong
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Author Archives: Wendy Garrity
Near Muang Noi Neuea
About an hour upsteam from Muang Noi Neua is a village specialising in weaving. Continue reading
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Boun Neuea: Akha Pixo
This woman was waiting at the Boun Neuea bus station. Below are the lovely family I had just stayed with on my trek, whose village is only accessible by moto in the dry season, otherwise by horse or foot. Continue reading
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Hmong New Year near Vieng Thong
Snapped from the bus en route Nongkiaw to Vieng Thong: Hmong New Year courting ball game. Continue reading
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An Embroidery Lesson
A couple of weeks ago I enjoyed a lovely visit to a village north of Bhuj and was given a brief lesson in the type of couching embroidery these women do so well. Continue reading
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Ajarakh Blocks
Just beautiful in their own right, these blocks come in sets of three. Continue reading
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Ajarakh
These beautiful fabrics are produced by an involved block-printing and dyeing process that takes 10-16 days to complete.
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Rabari Embroidery
The women of Kutch are famed for their mastery of intricate mirrored embroidery.
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Bhujodi: Pit Looms
These pit looms use a combination of 4 pedal-operated heddles and several hand-operated wooden swords to create the various sheds needed for their wefts. Continue reading
