Hmong textiles from Sa Pa Vietnam

[semios]

Hey gang - I thought you would appreciate the hand-embroidered patterns on these Hmong textiles I picked up in Vietnam earlier this month. Also traditionally they use hemp linen for the blue batik backing cloth. Sadly the shirt/jacket was much too small and by far too overpriced in Hanoi but on my next trip I hope to get up to this region.

 

[corpus callosum]

Very nice!

Theres a large Hmong community in Central/Northern Laos; I bought some similar stuff from them back in 1999, shortly after Laos made a concerted effort to get the tourists visiting.SE Asia is simply fantastic and well worth a visit for those who've not been.

 

[jamie]

wow..really beautiful..and colorful reminds me of some huichol stuff.

 

[christian]

Yes, it's really interesting to notice that mountain people in Asia and latin America have many similarities in textiles and ways of life- even looks. In Hanoi i went to a museum, and overheard a Spanish lady speaking about an ancient vase on display with designs on it looking exactly like something ancient Mayan, etc. I find it amazing all this stuff, not to mention pyramids being found in Asia, and mummies in Egypt with residues of the Coca plant. Makes one wonder....8)

 

[Ice House]

Wonderful stuff semios, thanks for sharing!

Warmest Regards,

Ice House

 

[DoctorMantus]

Thanks for sharing very cool.

Vietnam is a beautiful place, and i hope to make there one day.

How is your stay there?

 

[Indoril_Nerevar]

I want that shirt :shock: I really hope I get to visit Vietnam some day.