“Clothing was an important part of the culture—a significance that is now largely lost. Dressmaking skills were usually taught to girls from about the age of seven. The grandmother was the person responsible for teaching the skill of embroidery. People strongly believed that the personality of the future bride was revealed in the workmanship, color and design of her dresses. The girls started embroidering at a young age so their wedding trousseau would be full of lavishly embroidered items by the time they are ready to be married. The dresses were heirlooms that were passed from generation to generation. When finally outgrown, or too worn to be used, a garment might be turned into household rags. Fine embroidery pieces from the embroidered chest panel of a woman's dress were often kept to be re-sewn onto new garments.”
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