black body; embroidered section on body on front and back with indigo blue ground with vertical rows of birds, flowers and butterflies in salmon pink and cream; striped bands and band of radiating stars/snowflakes at bottom on front and back; purple and pink horizontal striped band at back of neck across top of shoulders

Child's jacket, Date Unknown

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Gift of Patricia Brett Erensexpand_more  2018.54.1

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The Miao are one of China’s largest ethnic minority groups, scattered among several provinces, but mostly living in Guizhou/Yunnan plateau. They are famous for their embroidery skills and indigo dyeing techniques, and for the central role of textiles and jewelry play in their culture. Styles of Miao costume are diverse among the culture’s various sub-groups. A popular saying states “If you meet one hundred Miaos, you will see one hundred costumes.”

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black body; embroidered section on body on front and back with indigo blue ground with vertical rows of birds, flowers and butterflies in salmon pink and cream; striped bands and band of radiating stars/snowflakes at bottom on front and back; purple and pink horizontal striped band at back of neck across top of shoulders