Iu Mien Embroidery Design Cap

The names of Mien embroidery designs reflect the village life of the Mien. Many have plant and animal names such as gibbon, squash flower, cornstalk, tiger' claws, spider, baby pig's hoof. Some make reference to other groups of people with whom the Mien are in contact such as Chinese letters and Thai houses. Still others are named for daily utensils such as saw and steamer. Design names differ from village to village, and Mien from different geographical areas of Thailand and Laos have distinct color preferences. Represent the Iu Mien Culture with this high-quality Som embroidery design hat.