Miao Tin Cross-Stitch Embroidery I JIANHE COUNTY, CHINA

The tin embroidery in Jianhe County has a history of over five hundred years. It can still be found in the towns of Nanzhai, Mindong, and Guanmo. Tin embroidery is a time consuming and hard to master technique. Tin threads are traditional embroidered onto dark cloth such as Indigo, black, and red. Tin cross-stitches are embroidered onto dyed woven cotton with traditional patterns often reminiscing of intricate and mysterious mazes. cotton Here is a wonderful video from Great Seed Inc, showcasing this beau