Short Skirt Miao woman in traditional attire, Datang Village, Guizhou Province, China

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Datang Miao Village, Guizhou Province, China, is the home to the Short Skirt Miao people. The origin of the "miniskirt" among the females of Datang Miao Village is not known. During the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368-1644), women were required to completely cover their bodies. The Miao females of Datang Village, in contrast to other Chinese ethnic groups, and unlike other Miao groups, began to wear extremely short miniskirts, perhaps as an act of defiance against Ming Dynasty "Victorianism". The extremely short skirts are worn year round, even in the winter. Some modesty is preserved by the short front apron and the long rear apron. Like other Miao ethnic minority groups they were colorful embroidered outfits and ornate silver jewelry.

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Size: 4900px × 3500px
Location: Datang Miao Village, Guizhou Province, China
Photo credit: © Terry Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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