Miao batiks and prints are traditionally coloured by natural indigo dyes and feature symbols from nature. The butterfly, for example, is considered the mother of all living thin
gs in Miao mythology, and is a prominent symbol in textiles and embellishments. Shanghai Tang re-interprets the legendary motif in the new Butterfly Flower and Miao Flower prints, which zoom in on butterfly wings with a high-tech, pixelated effect. The designers also pay homage to the ornate jewellery and decorative elements of Miao costume on prints such as Charms, and the indigo-hued Miao Star, Indigo Medallion, and Batik Butterfly.
Miao Celebration offers a sleek, monotone interpretation of traditional festival coats. The Metamorphosis collection ranges from elegant, minimalist representations of Miao prints to joyful celebrations of their bright traditional colour palette. Miao Patch, for example, offers a sophisticated patchwork of indigo, red and gold motifs, including butterflies, flowers, birds, coins and lattice patterns.
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