{"product_id":"chinese-traditional-miao-belt-red","title":"Chinese traditional Miao belt Red","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"312\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis belt was repurposed from a traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eBailing Miao (白领苗)\u003c\/strong\u003e ceremonial headdress from \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eDanzhai County, Guizhou Province, Southwest China\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eThe Bailing Miao are one of the many regional branches of the Miao people, renowned for their exceptional textile traditions. Their name, meaning \u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\"White Collar Miao,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the distinctive white collars worn as part of their traditional dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eWomen of the Bailing Miao are celebrated for their intricate handweaving, embroidery, beadwork, and ceremonial attire, skills that have been passed down through generations. Headscarves and headdresses were not merely decorative - they represented identity, craftsmanship, family heritage, and were worn during festivals, weddings, and other important community celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eThe woven \u003cstrong\u003egeometric band and cascading bead fringe\u003c\/strong\u003e seen on this piece reflect the vibrant visual language of the Bailing Miao, where color, texture, and handmade detail are central to cultural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eThe blue section of the textile features traditional \u003cstrong\u003eMiao batik\u003c\/strong\u003e, a centuries-old resist-dyeing technique in which patterns are drawn with hot beeswax before the fabric is dyed in natural indigo. Once the wax is removed, the intricate white motifs emerge, making every piece subtly unique. Batik has long been an important part of Miao cultural identity and is recognized as one of China's most treasured textile traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eRather than remaining stored away as an antique textile, this beautiful headpiece has been thoughtfully transformed into a wearable belt, allowing its craftsmanship and history to continue into a new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eLength: 200cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58433975779673,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5973\/4105\/files\/BE0BA072-C38E-4C74-B5BE-E7844F615538.jpg?v=1782821535","url":"https:\/\/redvintage.dk\/products\/chinese-traditional-miao-belt-red","provider":"Red Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}