HMoob Xieng Outfit​

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On loan from Chong Moua: These items were gifted to Chong from her mother at the time of her wedding to help start her life as a married woman.These items include: 1) a HMoob silver necklace (xauv) 3) A set of velvet handmade HMoob Xeev (HMoob Xieng Khouang) women's clothing by her mother. The style of the clothing identifies Chong as HMoob from the Xieng Khouang region of Laos.

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“It is the value of us using these things and making our lives easier. I think this is my mom’s concern too. It’s to npaj peb lub neej--that we can live it the best that we can.” - Chong Moua