Miao embroidery embarks on road to future

Miao embroidery is also an essential dowry for Miao girls when they marry.
The Miao embroidery works convey auspiciousness, and also contain the wishes and hopes of the Miao people for their future life.

Miao girls pass on the embroidery skills from generation to generation, but nowadays the inheritance of Miao embroidery craftsmanship is facing challenges.

Wan Meidu, who has won many Miao embroidery awards, said: "I want this craftsmanship not to be lost.”

She has been learning embroidery since she was 6-year-old and has become a local celebrity, who is capable of doing all sorts of sophisticated embroidery.

“I'm trying hard to train basic skills to the villagers who are interested in learning Miao embroidery,” said Wan.

Moreover, the local government organizes regular training. It not only invites local artisans, but also embroidery teachers with different skills to conduct overall and innovative training.