Hmong Vintage Silk Textile Laos STL45

This vintage hand woven silk and cotton textile is from Laos where the tradition of silk weaving is centuries old; a skill passed from mother to daughter. It was woven by the Hmong hill tribe living in Phongsali in Northern Laos about 50 years ago. The ancient motifs are hand woven on a wooden loom and each are important symbols in Laotian culture. The colors in this piece have faded and are pleasantly accented by reflective interwoven threads. Under lights, it really comes to life.