Hill Tribes (cont.):
- Mien, Iu Mien or Yao, their origin was from Hunan province of
China around 2,000 years ago. Chinese called them ‘Yao (meaning as barbarian)’
or ‘Iu Mien (meaning as human)’. They migrated into the Thai highlands,
Vietnam and the highlands of Laos around 100 years ago from Chinese invasion. A
lot of Yao were able to obtain sponsorship from the United Nations to go to
USA. They immigrated and settled mainly in Northern California, Oregon and
Washington states.
Their tribal crafts are about clothes, silver accessories, etc.
As
shown on this picture, it’s a 925 sterling "Yao" - Silver Bracelet which carefully inlaid with stunning blue opal (simulated).
And the other is handmade Mien
cotton cushion covers, 'Lumyai' (pair) by NOVICA (who works in association with National Geographic, searches
the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers).
(To be continued)
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