( MENAFN - PR Newswire) BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From exquisite craftsmanship to traditional Chinese medicine, from solemn rituals to vibrant folk art, intangible cultural heritage weaves the tapestry of Chinese identity. For centuries, the essential elements of intangible cultural heritage have been passed down from master to apprentice, and from generation to generation.
In this series, the Global Times culture desk will walk readers through China's most renowned traditions. Decorated with patterns like the butterfly that symbolize the maternal love and vitality, Miao embroidery is not only China's Intangible Culture Heritage (ICH) embroidery style, but a distinct art dubbed as the "wordless epic" of China's Miao ethnic minority group. The Miao ethnic minority group boasts a rich history but lacks a systematic written language.
In lieu of writing, generations of the Miao people developed a tradition of stitching patterns on cloth to document their daily lives, migration stories and cultural beliefs. This tradition not only marks the origin of Miao embroidery, but also elevates it beyond mere craftsmanship. It serves as an artful expression of the Miao people's chronicles that continues to resonate in the modern era.
More than stitches Miao communities are mainly distributed in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, and Miao embroidery originated in various areas across the province, including its southeastern counties of Leishan and Jianhe, and Kaili city. Taking.
