{"product_id":"raojia-embroidery","title":"Raojia Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raojia people are an ethnic minority group with a population of less than 10,000 living deep in the mountains of Guizhou, Southwest China. In 1992, the Raojia were recognized by the Chinese government as a clan of the Yao, one of China’s 56 ethnic groups. Before then, Raojia recieved little attention from the outside world, due to their “unrecognized ethnic group” status. Since 1992, the Raojia people have maintained the attention of collectors internationally with their brilliant textile traditions, from maple resin resist batik to embroideries and appliqués.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Raojia women make their own textiles, beginning with the growing and processing of the cotton that they use. Their traditional costumes include 6 piece jackets, which can take years to complete. They sharpen bamboo sticks with sickles to draw intricate batik designs. Whenever they part with their textile work, Raojia women always cut out a small piece of cloth to ensure that their needlework skills will be passed down to the next generation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class, Selina Ben will walk students through the brilliant textile heritage of Raojia people. She will talk about Raojia traditional patterns and material culture while presenting images of historical Raojia costumes, bed covers, and baby carriers. Selina will discuss the changes that Raojia embroidery has undergone over time, as well as some Raojia artists’ contemporary practices. Students will learn how to stitch a traditional Raojia bird motif with a chicken crest and a flower petal tail, a design which is often embroidered onto Raojia baby hats for blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PDF design pattern will be shared one week prior to class for participants to transfer onto their fabric in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThursday, October 8th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12:00-2:30 pm ET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll World Embroidery Series sessions will be recorded. A link to each recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session. Each link is live for three months after the live session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:list --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase fabric top layer\u003c\/strong\u003e (16x12cm minimum) medium-weight non-stretch cotton twill fabric with high thread count (for example, summer chino fabric), preferably in black or dark blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase fabric bottom layer \u003c\/strong\u003e(16x12cm minimum): loosely woven non-stretch cotton fabric. Should be heavier than quilt-weight cotton. Selina prefers Azumino-Momen Sashiko fabric. \u003cem\u003eWash, dry, and iron all fabrics in advance to avoid shrinkage and color bleeding.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFusing material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Selina uses Mistyfuse Sheer Fusible Web in White. \u003cem\u003eSeparate PDF instructions on how to fuse the fabrics will be shared one week before the class.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk thread\u003c\/strong\u003e: Selina uses Au Ver à Soie Soie d’Alger. Color Pink (1034A) and Dusty Pink (2578A) on sampler.\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLess traditional alternative: stranded cotton embroidery floss in 2 colors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Selina uses John James Quilting Mi-Longues, size 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pair of small, sharp scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small bowl of water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat erasable fabric marker \u003c\/strong\u003ein white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon paper\u003c\/strong\u003e for transferring design pattern to fabric (1pc): Olympus carbon paper. Use blue for light colored fabrics and white for dark colored fabrics. Alternatives: using light box and fabric markers to transfer the design pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParchment paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the World Embroidery Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTATTER’s World Embroidery Series is a celebration of global embroidery craft. Sewists will encounter an astonishing array of culturally specific techniques, and will have the opportunity to learn from accomplished practicing teachers who are equally purposed in preserving heritage techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundle Discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen four Hand Sewn Quilting classes are added to your cart, a 25% off code will be automatically applied. All classes must be in a single order to qualify for the discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScholarships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have one scholarship seat available for this workshop. To be considered for a scholarship, please fill out this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSefKjWoZCctdNerBHwdYURMhaGOqslS1GcbBFLZYMAP69PONA\/viewform\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003escholarship application form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:list --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tatter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51718257443137,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3195\/5777\/files\/Raojiasamplerwithvintagebabyhat.jpg?v=1778525250","url":"https:\/\/shop.tatter.org\/products\/raojia-embroidery","provider":"Tatter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}