Traditional Costume

Female - Hmong ethnic group

Ethnic costumes: HMONG ETHNIC GROUP (MÔNG TRẮNG - WHITE HMONG)

CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION

Traditional attire for Mông women consists of a skirt (some wear trousers), a split-neck blouse with a waistband, a fabric piece covering the front of the skirt, a belt, a small square of fabric covering the back, a head wrap, and a decorative belt, ... The skirt, with its distinctive flared shape resembling an inverted cone, creates a charming and alluring appearance as it sways and ripples when worn. The flared skirt, with over 200 pleats, is a unique traditional garment of Mông women.
The costumes of each Hmong group are different in color, fabric, and pattern. White Hmong dresses are made of white linen, not dyed.
The blouses of Hmong women exhibit diversity, with each group having its own style. The White Mông women's blouse is split at the chest, with shoulder panels or embroidered patterns on both sides of the neckline and the collar.
Additionally, the costume attire of Hmong women in Lai Châu often includes an extra apron with rectangular pieces, usually black, extending slightly below the skirt. The tạp dề of White Hmng people is made from linen, and it may feature small colorful fabric strips in the front, with embroidered patterns or additional fabric insets at the hem.

Electronic information page for ethnic minorities in Lai Chau Province

Line agency: People's Committee of Lai Chau

Responsible for implementation: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lai Chau province

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