MIAO JIAOXIU EMBROIDERY With Selena Ben

The Miao, an ethnic minority group living in deep mountains of the most remote areas in Southwest China, have been using embroidery to document their mythology and history for centuries. In this class, Selina will walk you through the brilliant textile heritage of the Miao. She will present images of historical Miao costumes and baby carriers and talk about Miao traditional patterns and material culture, as well as modern developments in Miao textiles. 

Participants will learn to stitch Miao Jiaoxiu, a style involving couched patterns of silk-wrapped cord. These mesmerizing spirals and shapes will provide inspiration for many explorations to come.