The Spell of Blue Hmong’s Textiles

23 and 24 Aug 2014, 10 am
Hanoi Design Centre

From the organizer:

You are invited to the event “The Spell of Blue H’Mong Textiles” – a two-day event where the quintessence of Hmong culture is demonstrated by the best crafters of textiles from the Blue Hmong group in Pa Co, Hoa Binh.

In the family of 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam, the Blue Hmong are renowned for the mesmerizing indigo batik harmoniously mixed with patchwork and cross-stitching. In this event, we start the journey with hemp – the essential fabric in the life of a Hmong person. The meticulous process of hemp making will be demonstrated, from removing the bast fiber, carding, twining to weaving.

We invite you to tap on the rich artistic and spiritual world of the Hmong’s through three forms of textile decoration – batik, applique and embroidery. You will not only see the making of but also learn about the meanings behind such motifs. We will also exhibit new collections inspired by the Hmong textiles to spark a conversation about bringing ethnic traditions to contemporary, international markets. Have we mentioned a reception with Hmong’s musical performance and local corn wine and bread, served in the authentic bamboo-carved bowls and cups?

It would be highly appreciated if you can send us a confirmation of attendance via email [email protected].

The film Connect To Ethnic Textiles – Hemp Producers, spotlights the hemp growing and weaving processes in Pa Co – the two women featured will be present at the event in Hanoi so you can meet them face to face.

[youtube width=”600″ height=”337″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1soApQ9Goj0[/youtube]

This film is part of a new media series called Connect To Stories from the Value Chain commissioned by Swiss Development Cooperation Vietnam and produced by Paul Zetter. It features stories from textiles, tea, bamboo, rattan and spice value chains in Vietnam. Find out more at Facebook and Youtube.