彝绣——彩虹绣线架起致富桥

彝族文化历史悠久，传统的手工刺绣更是蕴藏着深厚的民族文化底蕴，几乎所有的成年女性都能挑花绣朵。彝绣以丝线、毛线、绣线为原料，配以民间喜闻乐见和寓意吉祥的花朵图案；其成品种类大至壁画、小到绣片，包括衣服、帽子、围腰、围裙、荷包、花鞋等各种服饰和图案精美的家居用品。

Thread-formed Rainbows Brincl Wealth to Yi Women

China＇s Yi ethnic people are known for both their culture and long history of making folk art, such as their traditional handmade embroideries. The embroideries, which are unique to the minority group, perfectly highlight Yi women＇s craft-making skills. With wool, silk and/or other types of thread, the Yi women create beautiful embroideries that contain various floral patterns, which symbolize happiness and something auspicious. Yi embroideries are not only used as crafts or for decorations, they are also used in the making of clothes, hats, belly bands, aprons, small bags, shoes and other types of housewares.