Description
This collection comprises four traditional Mien costumes created by the Mien Needlework Group that incorporate imported fabric,
silver thread, and silver metal adornments. It includes one adult male costume, one adult female costume, and two children's
costumes.
Background
Healing Stitch by Stitch is the culmination of a two-year project by the Mien Needlework Group, funded by the Creative Work Fund, a collaboration
of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, the Columbia Foundation, the Miriam and Peter Haas Fund, and the Evelyn and Walter Haas,
Jr. Fund.
Extent
11.0 linear feet
(12 boxes)
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head
of Special Collections and Archives.
Availability
The collection is open for research.