Traditions -> Clothing and Ornaments

Chain Suspenders of the Yao Nationality

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Silver made (Yao nationality in Longsheng County of Guangxi Autonomous Region).Used as decorative suspenders for kids.Hand made by folk artists.Adopts such techniques as casting and chisel carving mainly.Also carries such adornments as butterfly,fish,chick,fruit shaped pieces or bells.

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