{"product_id":"every-thread-a-story-the-secret-language-of-miao-embroidery","title":"Every Thread a Story \u0026 The Secret Language of Miao Embroidery","description":"A stunning 2-book tribute to ethnic minority artisans of China's Guizhou Province and the heritage craft traditions and techniques passed down through the generations of their families.\n\nEvery Thread a Story introduces more than a dozen contemporary artists from four ethnic groups working in the techniques of their ancestors, including indigo dyers, embroiderers of varying techniques, weavers, a metalsmith, and a paper maker. A wide-ranging look to the future questions the effects of tourism and modern development on the craft and culture of southeast Guizhou Province.\n\nThe Secret Language of Miao Embroidery presents, for the first-time, expert interpretations of the Miao symbols and motifs embellished on traditional clothing of the Miao peoples of China. Using examples from pieces in a museum's collection, the author provides clear descriptions and stories for 60 symbols and motifs found in highly collectible Miao textiles, focusing on southeast Guizhou Province. Detailed color photographs accompany each motif.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1733200398\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1733200398.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Brock, Karen Elting|Jun, Wang|Li, Zeng|Ligon, Linda\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Bundle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects  marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs  on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41614326300730,"sku":"DBV.1733200398.VG","price":33.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1733200398-0.jpg?v=1787799562","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/every-thread-a-story-the-secret-language-of-miao-embroidery","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}