Bai Embroidery Workshop

Join us at the Pitt Rivers Museum for a hands-on embroidery workshop inspired by the Museum's remarkable collection of Bai ethnic minority aprons from Yunnan, China. These aprons, rich with colour and symbolism, carry stories of daily life, family and celebration.

In this workshop, you will:

• Learn basic Bai embroidery techniques
• Explore the cultural meaning behind traditional motifs
• Stitch your own Bai flower or butterfly design
• Create a heartfelt handmade piece just in time for Mother's Day (15 March)

This workshop is led by Yiran Duan, a Bai artist and cultural practitioner from Yunnan, China. Yiran is the founder of Yi Crafts, a UK-based platform dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional craftsmanship from China's ethnic minority communities. Through workshops, exhibitions and collaborations with museums and festivals, Yi Crafts connects global audiences with living heritage, storytelling and hands-on making.

Suitable for beginners; all materials provided.