Micuo

Micuo

　　Micuo (shoulder bag): It serves both as a daily necessity for the Lahu people in Shuangjiang and as one of the clothing items beloved by both men and women. Wherever they go, the Lahu carry a shoulder bag to hold their essential items for production and daily life. The bags are either woven from indigo cloth by Lahu women or made by weaving red, white, and colored threads. The decorations on them may consist of small pieces of patterned cloth forming geometric patterns, or be made with silver studs or velvet threads. They are brightly colored, elegant, and tasteful. In addition to embroidered pouches and waist belts, the shoulder bag is also a token of love exchanged between young Lahu men and women during courtship.