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It is said that in ancient times the Miao people lived around the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River basin. Long periods of war forced them to frequently relocate until they arrived in Southwest China where they live today. During the migrations, they exchanged their property for silver and crafted it into various kinds of jewelry and ornaments. Miao people also believe silver jewelry wards off evil spirits and can purge of the body of toxins. While the Miao people now live settled lives, silver remains indispensable. During important occasions like weddings and festivals, they wear silver ornaments from head to toe, like silver headdresses, chains, rings and bracelets. The whole outfit can weigh between 3kg and 4kg, with the heaviest reaching 10kg to 15kg. Butterflies and maples, both seen as holy in their culture, are the most common patterns in Miao silver jewelry. Lacking their own written language, embroidery and silversmithing play a key role in passing down Miao history and culture. Silversmithing is passed down generation to generation, with craftsmen developing incredible skills without the aid of modern production methods. Some filamentary silver is even thinner than a human hair.

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