Captured in Meigu County, Liangshan, in 2018, this portrait features a Yi woman who paused her work in the fields to change into her traditional dress for the camera. The photograph reflects a quiet moment of pride, where everyday life and cultural heritage meet.
Her striking earrings are crafted from silver and Nanhong agate, a treasured stone long associated with Liangshan and the surrounding mountains. Worn alongside traditional Yi clothing, these ornaments carry stories of craftsmanship, identity, and family tradition passed down through generations.
Unlike ceremonial displays, this portrait reveals how cultural dress remains deeply personal. For many Yi women, traditional clothing is more than attire—it is a connection to ancestry, community, and a way of life rooted in the mountains.
Part of the Faces of Liangshan series, this photograph celebrates the beauty, resilience, and living heritage of the Yi people of Southwest China.
Museum-quality fine art print.
