Xauv/Paug

​Silver Necklace

Manee Yang

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Xauv or paug or silver necklace are gifted from HMoob parents to their daughter on her wedding day. These necklaces are often heirlooms gifted as part of the dowry. This item signifies the wealth passed and given to a daughter on her journey with a new family.

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“I love my paug, but I don’t know if it’s sentiment to me. I love it though. It’s my favorite.” - Manee Yang