One Needle, One Thread: Miao (Hmong) Embroidery and Fabric Piecework from Guizhou, China (EN) Michel Garcia as it perseveres even in

as it perseveres even in the face of bitter cold and is the first tree to bear flowers when spring approaches

using materials gathered from the surrounding countryside

This natural indigo dye vat is completely safe for use in your home

This item is specially stenciled with aobana ink (fugitive) by Murase-san to guide your gangi-mokume stitching

Dyeing and Printing Linen with Lac Extract

One Needle, One Thread: Miao (Hmong) Embroidery and Fabric Piecework from Guizhou, China (EN) Michel Garcia as it perseveres even inA culmination of textile research conducted among the Miao (Hmong people living in China) in Guizhou Province, People's Republic of China, over a twenty five year span first begun by Dr. Sadae Torimaru and continued by her daughter Dr. Tomoko Torimaru. Features step by step instructions and color photographs to accompany each step for hundreds of traditional embroidery techniques, including sections on Miao traditional dress, cloth and materials,