Collections corner: Hmong hemp skirts

Author(s):

Clarke, Robert C.

Format:

Journal article

Citation:

Journal Of Industrial Hemp, Volume 10, Issue 1 (2005). pp. 61-85.

Language:

English

Abstract:

The Hmong ethnic minority of China and Southeast Asia use hemp for myriad purposes. The most well known use of hemp textiles is for the production of pleated skirts. These traditional skirts are decorated by several methods to create countless variation. Hmong hemp skirts are excellent examples of traditional craft and make attractive collector's items. © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

ISSN:

15377881 (ISSN)

DOI:

10.1300/J237v10n01_06

Identifier:

HmongStudies0508