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Lu ethnic women often spend their free time weaving costumes for their family members (Photo: VNA)
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Brocade weaving is time-consuming (Photo: VNA)
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Having finished weaving, pieces of cloth are dyed (Photo: VNA)
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Colours used for dyeing include dark blue, black and brown (Photo: VNA)
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After being dyed, brocade cloth pieces are dried under the sun (Photo: VNA)
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Cloth pieces are divided into smaller pieces and embroidered before being cut and sewed into actual costumes (Photo: VNA)
Lu ethnic women preserve brocade weaving
For Lu ethnic people, brocade weaving skill is crucial for any women. Lu ethnic women have made contribution to preserving and promoting this traditional craft.
