Wang Rongbi has been glued to her cellphone, eagerly awaiting updates about the Italian show. "I have never been abroad, but my embroidery(刺绣品) has, "Wang said.
Wang isthe best embroidery designers from Guizhou in Southwest Chinaworks were chosen to exhibit at the just-concluded event. Their exquisite works were selected(show) the traditional artistry of China's Miao ethnic minority and wow international fashion designers.
The Miao are one of China's minority groups, and more than 4. 3 million call Guizhou home. Their embroidered costumes, featuring unique patterns(inspire) by nature and their ethnic history，are recognized as a national intangible cultural heritageregarded as a "living fossil "of Miao culture. In July, Shi Chuanying, 45, another Miao embroiderer, receivedinvitation from the provincial department of culture and tourism to attend Milan Fashion Week. "I was one of 17 embroiderers who worked nonstop for 20 days to complete the 10 pieces. We cherished this opportunity and were committed to(hit) our target no matter how difficult, " said Shi.
Both Wang and Shi are(intense)proud that the traditional costumes of their ethnic group have been presented on the international stage, boosting (confident)in the inheritance and development of Miao embroidery. "Traditional handicrafts can be very fashionable, and our ethnic culture has plenty of(globe)appeal, "said Wang.
