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Hilltibes in Northern Thailand
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Hmong Hilltribe

Meo HilltribeHmong villages are located mostly in the northern region of the country scattered in over 13 provinces such as Ching Rai, Tak, Non, Ching Mai, and Phetchabun. The Hmong in Thailand are divided into 2 subgroups: the Hmong Chua, also known as the Blues Hmong or Striped Hmong and the Hmong Doe or the White Hmong.

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The Hmong are well known for their embroidery skill. A very familiar sight tourists often encounter is a Striped Hmong woman wearing a knee-length, pleated skirt-woven from the threads of a local plant called Kanchong or cotton, The skirt is also beautifully decorated with Hmong's unique batik designs Meo Hmong Hilltribepainting.

Meo Hmong HilltribeA Hmong woman usually wears a black, wrap-over, long-sleeved blouse on top delicately and beautifully embroidered, A black leg pad is also used. On special occasions when full dress is required, an embroidered apron is worn over the skirt.

A typical Hmong man wears a black, loose-fitting trouser and a black, long-sleeved, hip-length shirt with embroidered facing. The Hmong love silver ornaments and round-shaped silver necklaces are worn by both men and women.

 
Hilltribe in Thailand : [ Akha ] [ Hmong ] [ Karen ] [ Mien ] [ Lahu ] [ Lisu ] [ Long Neck ]
 
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