Future Traditions

Future Traditions grew out of designer, Cynthia Mann’s love for Vietnamese ethnic minority textiles. Future Traditions works directly with textile producers and other artisans in local communities to create new markets for at risk handicrafts. The result: unique pieces of locally made batik, indigo hemp and embroidery integrated into contemporary street wear, accessories and homewares. The traditional handcrafted textiles produced for Future Traditions include: • Hand stitched applique ribbon and indigo batik made by local H'Mông women in Mộc Châu Province. • Fine handcrafted embroidered panels made by two sisters from the Dao đỏ village of Tả Phìn, Sa Pa. Each motif represents a detail of village life, such as the growing and harvesting of crops. • Hand dyed and hand woven brocade produced by women from the Thai community in Nghệ An province. • Remnants of vintage H'Mông skirts and other pieces of ethnic minority textiles are also given a new life, re-versioned as details on jackets, pants, dresses and tops. Future Traditions also produces a unique collection of sterling silver jewellery featuring sea glass and ceramics salvaged from Vietnam’s coastline. from Future Traditions