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Zeng Li
As a wordless book, "Ethnic Miao Embroidery" reveals the existence of a unique culture from a feminine perspective. Zeng Li has put much effort into it, both as a record of national culture and as an attempt to interpret the worldview of an ethnic group, which leaves us with deep impressions and feelings.
《苗绣》作为一本“无字天书“，从一个看似很女性化的角度，再现了一种特色文化的存在，作者花费不少心力，一方面作为一种民族文化的记录，一方面是用心去解读一个民族蕴含着的世界观，这都给我们留下了深刻印象与感慨。
"Ethnic Miao Embroidery" ——The Zeng's Collection and appreciation Miao Embroidery
《苗绣》—— 一本关于苗绣收藏与鉴赏的书
"Early Patterns of Miao Embroidery" is the earliest symbol and pattern system of Miao embroidery and can date back to years before the emergence of written languages, forming the foundation of human civilization. Symbols and patterns have been passed down for thousands of years, but they are being lost in dissimilation. The book guides reviewing original Miao embroidery.
《苗绣图源》是苗族刺绣的根基纹样和图案体系，蕴含“人类命运共同体”的基因密码。传承了数千年的苗绣符形纹样，在当下被异化而逐渐失传。苗绣图源定位了苗绣本源的坐标。
"Early Patterns of Miao Embroidery"
《苗绣图源》
As a long and splendid ethnic group of the ancient Chinese nation, the Miao, through the ages, has been nourishing and passing on a cultural aesthetic in the community, which is the feeling "Miao Costume" will bring people.
苗族作为古老的中华民族中悠久灿烂的一支民族，历经岁月洗礼，一直在族群中滋养和传承着一种文化的唯美，《苗装》带给我们的正是这种感觉。
"Miao Costume" —— The journey back: a pilgrimage with all sorts of feelings welling up in my heart
《苗装》——重走，一段百感交集的朝圣之旅
A large-eyed creature with horns and perhaps a smile peers out of a vintage Chinese jacket. It is surrounded by spirals and butterflies. What does it mean? What story does it tell? Now, for the first time, an expert in the
symbols and motifs used in traditional clothing of the Miao peoples of China reveals the hidden meaning in THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF MIAO EMBROIDERY. Using examples fromvintage pieces in her museum's collection, Zeng Li provides clear descriptions and
stories for more than 40 ancient patterns and motifs found in Miao textiles, focusing on southeast Guizhou Province.
"The Secret Language of Miao Embroidery"
Following "Early Patterns of Miao Embroidery," "The Secret Garden of Miao Embroidery" is a coloring book that allows people to explore Miao patterns. It contains 12 life-blessing visual energy fields.
继《苗绣图源》后推出的第一本苗绣图纹填色实操版手册，12幅生命祝福的图纹能量场
"The Secret Garden of Miao Embroidery"
《苗绣的秘密花园》
I have been collecting and studying Miao embroidery for over forty years, and I want to share the knowledge I have about Miao embroidery.
历经四十年的苗绣收藏与研究，我愿意把我拥有的苗绣知识分享给大家。
—— Zeng Li
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