There are 20 ethnic minorities living in Yunnan province in southwest China. Most of them are good at embroidery. They use different methods to weave either simple or complicated patterns. The weaving skill originated as early as 2000 or 3000 years ago and is still prevalent.

The ethnic Bai people in Dali like to weave pattern of flowers. Patterns can be seen on scarf, waist pad or shoes, etc. The picture shows a common cloth of a Bai woman, with the white headdress, long tassel and a red hair string to show her unmarried status. She wears a purple coat with silver buttons and a blue front-buttoned jacket of Chinese style. There are embroideries on the waistband of the skirt. The clothing is simple.