Tsu Mov & Twj Taig​

Rice Steamer and Bowls

Mao Cheng

2001

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HMoob mothers often gifted large bowls and rice steamers for their daughters, knowing that their daughters will have to become a “Niam Tsev” (mother of the house) where they are the main homemaker. They want their daughters to be prepared to feed a growing family and offer hospitality to their extended family members. 

“We just tend to have big families and we have to feed big families.I think that's why they buy us the big pots because I’m gonna use it at some point.” - Mao Cheng