Digna
Thank you
very much indeed for posting the interesting photo of the Mru woman. I am particularly interested to see textiles in use as clothing so the photo really appeals to me. It is also interesting to see how traditional clothing, where it is still being worn today, both absorbs new influences - sequins - yet still incorporates traditional decoration - the small beads. Thanks for pointing out these features to us.
Yes, how the Mru, Khami and Khumi textiles have similarities in their weaving techniques and clothing styles. A real challenge for textile collectors who do not have the good fortune to collect in the field! I very much admire the weaving skills and the fascinating textiles of these peoples.
As you know, there is very little literature about them so it is especially good to be able see and learn more on this thread. As you may be aware, I have a small photogallery which I created initially a year ago on these Chin groups
http://www.tribaltextiles.info/Gallerie ... _Zantu.htm from contributions which came via this forum. I hope that you, Susan and Tongzhi will not mind if, when I get a chance, I incorporate the very interesting contributions you have all made to this thread into the gallery?
[The earlier thread that I refer to is:
http://www.tribaltextiles.info/communit ... c.php?t=16
there are also a few more photos from forum member Michael of textiles in his collection:
http://www.tribaltextiles.info/communit ... .php?t=125 I just mention these other threads and the gallery for new visitors to the forum who may be attracted to these fine textiles and want to see more of them.]
Thanks to you all for sharing.....
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Pamela
http://www.tribaltextiles.infoon-line tribal textiles resource