Ceremonial skirt, 1950-1982, 30 1/2 x 24 3/4 in. ( x cm) (length at waistband, without ties), Cotton, polyester, silk; indigo batik, cross stitch embroidery and appliqué, Laos, 20th century, It is thought that the Hmong people originally lived in central China, and over a time period of several centuries some groups have migrated into Southeast Asia. During this process, Hmong groups have developed distinctive clothing traditions. Many Blue Hmong women are skilled indigo dyers and create elaborate resist dyed patterns on cotton or hemp fabric. This fabric is further decorated

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