Rong Xiang Lu

China

Year(s) attended: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Supported by Dr. Andrew Wang

Luo Weaving, Wax-Resist Dyed Cloth, Applique and Embroidery

These beautiful skirts, jackets and bags of the Luo Ethnic Group of southwest China are all hand dyed, appliquéd and embroidered by one of the region’s master artists, Lu Rong Xiang. Mrs. Lu still lives in the remote village where she was born, and where she learned to make her communities’ textiles from her mother at an early age.  Both the men and the women of this region still wear the traditional robes and jackets for festival occasions. The man’s beautiful dyed jacket is traditionally made by his bride as a wedding present.