MANGMEE Purse by Douangmany Heuangkhamsene |
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| DESIGN NAME: MANGMEE PRIMARY FUNCTION: Purse INSPIRATION: MANGMEE is a purse specially designed by the founder of Her Works “Tookta” for the A/W Collection 2018. In this collection, she portrays an aspiring story of Yao ethnic group, a minority group residing in the north of Laos with a longstanding history dated back to the 15th Century when they fled from the Chinese Civil War. Tookta integrates Yao culture and tradition into this purse by using the unique Yao adornment, resulting in this outstanding contemporary masterpiece. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This purse has a perfect combination between ethnic art and jewelries. The purse is made from hand sewing Yao ethnic pattern, indigo dyed and decorated with distinctive 92.5% silver ornament. The design is simple yet one-of-a-kind, perfect for social events, other functions and evening receptions. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: This design aim to show case an Ethnic minority culture in Laos that are becoming extinct. We hope to preserve these culture and encourage ethnic women to value their tradition and earn extra income from their skills. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: This design/project started in September 2017, and will end in October 2019 in Vientiane. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Fine Arts and Art Installation Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: traditional embroidery by Yao women, Indigo dyed, jewelry making by me & Bountem Gold & Jewelry SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Bag Size 360 mm x 40 mm x 270 mm Box Size 400 mm x 60 mm x 300 mm TAGS: Yao, Iumien, ethnic, tribal, indigo, handmade, handicraft, purse, Laos RESEARCH ABSTRACT: trough working experience with Yao ethnic, no research CHALLENGE: Dealing with ethnic people. It is very hard to find the right fabric for them to embroidery a good works. we changed materials for many time, and they live very far away with no internet access, so we have to travel a long distance to see them and to see if they are able to do, and it took one year to develop this product. ADDED DATE: 2018-09-04 12:27:26 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Phonesavanh Saengphachan Image #2: Phonesavanh Saengphachan Image #3: Phonesavanh Saengphachan Image #4: Phonesavanh Saengphachan Image #5: Phonesavanh Saengphachan |
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| Visit the following page to learn more: https://www.herworks.la | |||||
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NAME: Her Works PROFILE: Her Works is a social enterprise established in March 2016. We design, produce and sell contemporary ethnic handicrafts, such as purses, clothing, shoes, jewellery and other gifts. Our designs are inspired by small ethnic groups in Laos, and the raw materials we use are mainly natural fibres that went through handmade process, such as hand-spinning, hand-weaving and natural dye. Our vision is to become a platform for ethnic women to showcase their crafts and culture. Her Works aspires to become a symbol of women’s empowerment in this little country in Southeast Asia. |
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Mangmee Purse by Douangmany Heuangkhamsene is Winner in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Category, 2018 - 2019.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Douangmany Heuangkhamsene. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Douangmany Heuangkhamsene. |
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