Cent Plis Des Miao

Historias De Carres > Autumn-Winter 2010

A fan of fine ribs inspired by the large leaves of the palm, the skirt of a hundred folds is spread upon a carpet of delicate patterns, which symbolize the culture and craft of the Miao people. In the south-west of China, protected by the mountains of the Moon, women weave, create batiks, and embroider, reproducing the colours and symbols belonging to their group. Each young girl possesses a skirt of a hundred folds and silver jewellery, as betokened by this little carved horse, who prances from fold to fold. This carre prompted a meeting with the Museum of Quai Branly in Paris. Offered by Hermes, this skirt now figures amongst its collections.