Ethnic Social and Cultural Background to Transmitted Through Identity on Wenshan Hmong Embroidery Products

Abstract

Wenshan is an autonomous region of the Zhuang and Hmong people. The People’s Republic of China The traditional society of Wenshan Hmong villages also had the influence of “cultural networks," which arise from the factors of people with knowledge in rural areas, folk beliefs, social organization, etc. These factors are related and interrelated, and together they define the fundamental boundaries of rural self-government. In addition, there is a transfer of culture to pass on culture from generation to generation by people with knowledge and ability about culture. By creating an identity from “raw materials” that exist in the context of that society to create and forge identity and identity, in this case, embroidered fabric, which is considered an important “raw material” for creating identity and identity of the Hmong people. Hmong embroidery is therefore important to reflect the way of life and cultural stories of Hmong women that have been handed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years. To be used to decorate various areas of clothing with artistic patterns on Hmong tribal cloth, including embroidery, sewing, and writing on candles. Both are traditional patterns that are unique and have been handed down since the ancestors. Patterns that are created from imagination imitate nature, the surrounding environment, a way of life; patterns that are influenced by beliefs, legends, or stories; and patterns that have been adapted to the era according to the needs of the consumer trend. While cultural identity is created through Hmong embroidery, it also leads to the dissemination of social values and culture that reflect the way of life of the Hmong. It can be considered a powerful soft power that can penetrate people tactfully and effectively.