Three pleated skirts made of indigo-dyed cotton in plain weave, decorated with embroidery and appliqués. The pleated skirt appears in countless variations, but always remains recognisable in its basic form.
Three pleated skirts made of indigo-dyed cotton in plain weave, decorated with embroidery and appliqués. The pleated skirt appears in countless variations, but always remains recognisable in its basic form. (Image: Kathrin Leuenberger 2021 © VMZ UZH). The Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich is showing textiles made by Miao societies in Southwest China for the first time. The new exhibition Hidden Complexities showcases the complex textile skills and knowledge of Miao women based on 400 items of clothing, fabric and tools. And it reveals that there is far more to the stunning colors, patterns and materials than meets the eye. The Hidden Complexities exhibition doesn't open with fanciful colorful embroidery.
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