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Miao Silver Making
The Miao people constitute one of China s largest ethnic minority groups, living in tightknit communities across Guizhou province. For thousands of years, silver jewelry has played an important role in Miao culture. It serves as dowry, is worn in weddings, and indicates clan membership. Today, highly skilled Miao silversmiths continue to create intricate jewelry with traditional techniques. This video is presented in support of the exhibition Vanishing Beauty: Asian Jewelry and Ritual Objects from the Barbara and David Kipper Learn more: Источник:
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