H’mong Women in Bac Trien preserve their traditional embroidery craft

In Bac Trien village, Kien Thiet commune, it is easy to spot H’mong women in their traditional attire, skillfully moving their needles and colorful threads to create vibrant bibs, belts, and leg wraps. Despite the many changes of modern life, local women continue to preserve the age-old embroidery craft - a symbol of the H’mong women’s skill, diligence, and cultural pride.

H’mong women in Bac Trien village continue to preserve their traditional embroidery craft.

Mrs. Sung Thi So, 68, shared that she began learning embroidery at the age of five or six and still practices it during her free time after farming. Each delicate stitch forms intricate patterns on bibs, waistbands, and leg wraps - the highlights of traditional H’mong costumes. Mrs. Vang Thi Say, 80, recalled that traditional embroidery patterns often depict flowers, trees, and birds, reflecting the harmony between humans and nature.

According to Mr. Hoang Cao Thuong, Secretary of the Party Cell and Head of Bac Trien village, among the village’s 129 households, 40 are of the H’mong Hoa ethnic group. Alongside economic development, local people remain committed to preserving their cultural identity. During festivals and the Lunar New Year, H’mong women proudly wear their colorful embroidered dresses, adding vibrancy to the cultural life of the upland community.

Amidst rapid modernization, the traditional embroidery craft continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a cultural thread that binds the H’mong community together and contributes to preserving the unique heritage of Bac Trien village.

Huyen Linh