Southwest China, a region of topographic, climatic and human diversity, is home to 26 of China's 55 ethnic groups. Writing with Thread is a 430-page exhibition catalog which provides an arresting visual feast of 500 exquisite and historically important costumes produced by 15 ethnic groups and nearly 100 subgroups. Included are the Miao, Yi, Dong, Tujia, Shui, Li, Zhuang, Dai, Buyi, Yao, Wa, and Zang. 8 scholarly essays explore the meanings associated with the production and use of ethnic clothing.
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