Indigo Hue, the Soul of Dao Attire
The Dao ethnic women in Van Ho commune, Son La province, spend a significant amount of time crafting their traditional costumes, with a single piece of fabric taking a month to dye and a full set of clothes taking two to three years to make.
Despite the time-consuming process, the women continue to preserve their identity by meticulously making their intricate costumes. For instance, Mrs. Dang Thi Hoa started sewing her son's outfit three years in advance for his coming-of-age ceremony, a significant ritual marking a boy's transition to adulthood.
- The ceremony features the young man wearing new, elaborately embroidered clothes with colorful patterns depicting plants, flowers, and animals familiar in Dao life.
- The costume is also adorned with silver coins, symbolizing good fortune.
We cannot abandon Dao traditions. Women must learn to embroider. Before making a skirt or a blouse, I have to dye indigo fabric.
Author's summary: Traditional Dao attire requires meticulous craftsmanship.
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