Hmong (culture or style)

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Scope note
Refers to the style and culture of the Hmong people centralized in scattered areas throughout China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Artistic production in this style features predominantly silver jewelry designs ranging from sliver chain necklaces with lock-shaped pendants attached to neck-rings, large collar necklaces covering the entire chest-area, heavy and narrow bracelets, to circle earrings that surround the ear, widening from narrow ends to a broad center, with pointed pendants hanging from tiny chains. Textile styles feature batik production characterized by geometric patterns on hemp and cotton, appliqué and reverse appliqué in bold colors, cold-dyed indigo, specific symbolic embroidery designs such as mustard blossom, cucumber seed, tiger teeth, and eye of the peacock, elaborate needlework, silk cocoon fibers, and flower and story cloth panel designs depicting village life, shaman's séances, legends and warfare.
Hmong
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024