Episode 27: Not Your Average Hmong Clothes Not Your Average Mai Podcast

Social media has really changed our generation’s access to Hmong clothes. Platforms like Facebook have allowed Hmong Americans to be high consumers of Hmong clothes and accessories via an online Hmong clothing market. We invited textile artist and expert, Sheng Lor, to discuss the history and trends of Hmong textiles and clothing and the social-political impacts of the Hmong textiles market. We also dive into the transnational supply-and-demand relationship between Hmong women makers and consumers, and share our own stories of our own relationships with Hmong clothes. We hope you enjoy this episode and reflect on your own journey with Hmong clothes and/or how to become a more conscious consumer!