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Village Life and Harvest
Village Life and Harvest
Village Life and Harvest

Village Life and Harvest

Artist May Nao Ly
MediumCotton embroidery and applique
Dimensions33 1/2 x 36 in. (85.1 x 91.4 cm)
ClassificationsTextile
Credit LineSeattle Public Utilities 1% for Art Portable Works Collection
The embroidery and applique techniques practiced by the Hmong women are ancient, related to those found in Northern and Central China over 2,000 years ago.  Although other Asian groups use similar kinds of techniques, these colors and designs are unique to the Hmong.  Here, the importance of village life is depicted.