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What stories are hidden in this Qing Dynasty embroidery?

Who says Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) embroidery can't look new? In Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, skilled artisans are redesigning old baby carriers made with Shui horse tail embroidery into stylish handbags. This " old embroidery, new life" approach gives centuries-old craftsmanship a fresh new life.

What stories are hidden in this Qing Dynasty embroidery?

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