Under the shock of the time, living of the Paiwan tribe has gradually been Chinese localization. However, Paiwan people only have oral language, and they don’t have written language. They can only conserve the culture by the history told by the elder people, and the aboriginal culture is now fading gradually. Mrs. Chen, learning the weaving skill with her elder relatives when little,applies the cross stitch on the modern delicate fabric. Through her subtle and creative skill, she combines the aborigines’ traditional pattern with modern fabrics to create new style. Every pattern in her works can tell a touching tribe story.
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