Miao LXXXVII - Lumbar Pillow one of a kind- limited edition Repeated patterns such as these

Repeated patterns such as these are characteristic of the decorative textiles found along the Silk Road

Match: Half Drop

The technique is passed down from generation to generation

The harmonious patterns are colored by natural indigo dyes

Miao LXXXVII - Lumbar Pillow one of a kind- limited edition Repeated patterns such as theseThe Miao are an ethnic minority group from the mountainous provenances of southern China. This pillow is made from a fragment of a vintage Miao wedding blanket. These wedding blankets were woven in cotton and silk by the bride and her family as a gift to the groom and his family. The brocades feature elaborate geometric motifs that require a high level of skill. Within Miao families, weaving is taught from mother to daughter. Once the daughter masters