The Hmong (Miao) people are an ethnic minority group living in the mountainous regions of southwestern China, northern Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. Each place they live and each tribe has its own distinctive embroidery, indigo dyeing, and other characteristics. This item was purchased in Thailand over 30 years ago. This is a pochette made using vintage fabric from Hmong hand-woven hemp (cannabis) fabric, with very fine embroidery and mola, and the main body uses hand-woven hemp fabric. There is a zipper pocket on the outside of the lid. It's the perfect size for a smartphone or wallet. These are works by the first generation of people who realized that their traditional ethnic fabrics could be used worldwide, and came down from the mountains to commercialize ethnic embroidery. The fabric used was already vintage at the time. It features intricate embroidery and mola that are rarely seen in Thailand today. As vintage fabric is used, there may be stains and fraying. Also, as it is an early work, the construction is different from modern items, and there may be some distortion, but it is a handmade work with warmth. Recommended for those who love authentic tribal art. Fabric: Thailand Hmong vintage hemp fabric Size: Width approx. 12.5cm Height approx. 17cm Depth approx. 5cm Shoulder strap approx. 105cm We cannot offer a discount. Thank you for your understanding. #Thailand #Myanmar #Hmong #Miao #Karen #EthnicCostume #EthnicEmbroidery #Handmade #Handcraft #Pochette #Pouch #CoinPurse #PassCase #FolkCrafts #Crafts #TribalArt #EthnicMinority #MountainPeople #AsianStyle #Vintage #Antique #Ethnic #Asian