Youzhou Miao embroidery: colorful threads weaving heritage

On January 12, 2025, in the Taohuayuan Scenic Area of Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, a Miao woman was creating vibrant Miao embroidery products. Youzhou Miao embroidery features a variety of themes, including artistic treasures and practical items such as fashion and handkerchiefs. Its forms are diverse, ranging from large-scale works to small, intricate pieces. In June 2019, Youzhou Miao embroidery was recognized as a sixth-batch municipal-level intangible cultural heritage project in Chongqing. (Photo by Chen Bisheng/Guangming Picture)

On January 12, 2025, in the Taohuayuan Scenic Area of Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, a Miao woman was creating vibrant Miao embroidery products. Youzhou Miao embroidery features a variety of themes, including artistic treasures and practical items such as fashion and handkerchiefs. Its forms are diverse, ranging from large-scale works to small, intricate pieces. In June 2019, Youzhou Miao embroidery was recognized as a sixth-batch municipal-level intangible cultural heritage project in Chongqing. (Photo by Chen Bisheng/Guangming Picture)

On January 12, 2025, in the Taohuayuan Scenic Area of Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, a Miao woman was creating vibrant Miao embroidery products. Youzhou Miao embroidery features a variety of themes, including artistic treasures and practical items such as fashion and handkerchiefs. Its forms are diverse, ranging from large-scale works to small, intricate pieces. In June 2019, Youzhou Miao embroidery was recognized as a sixth-batch municipal-level intangible cultural heritage project in Chongqing. (Photo by Chen Bisheng/Guangming Picture)