Inheritor in SW China's Yunnan breathes new life into Yi embroidery through fashion, innovation

Chris McMillan
Jun 13
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People's Daily online

11th June 2026

Inheritor in SW China's Yunnan breathes new life into Yi embroidery through fashion, innovation

Yi embroidery from Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, is recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Inspired by everyday life, artisans transform familiar objects into intricate patterns embroidered onto garments.

https://en.people.cn/n3/2026/0611/c98649-20466367.html

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