This cloth was collected from Kali city of Miao tribe. Usually, the Miao women wear long embroidered shirts with no buttons. The collar and shoulders in this cloth were commonly decorated. This cloth was complemented with a pleated skirt. Embroidered patterns are mostly of two colors: red and green. Women made use of brocade, cross-stitch and other techniques to create these patterns.
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