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Hair embroidery works displayed in Nanchang, E China's Jiangxi

Craftswoman Tao Yonghong introduces the process of making hair embroidery in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province, April 13, 2018. The hair embroidery, which has more than 500 years of history, is listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage. As its name suggests, hair embroidery uses human hair as threads. As Chinese people generally have black hair, it is also called "Moxiu" (black embroidery). (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)

Craftswoman Tao Yonghong (R) teaches students making hair embroidery in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province, April 13, 2018. The hair embroidery, which has more than 500 years of history, is listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage. As its name suggests, hair embroidery uses human hair as threads. As Chinese people generally have black hair, it is also called "Moxiu" (black embroidery). (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)

Photo taken on April 13, 2018 shows details of a piece of hair embroidery in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province. The hair embroidery, which has more than 500 years of history, is listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage. As its name suggests, hair embroidery uses human hair as threads. As Chinese people generally have black hair, it is also called "Moxiu" (black embroidery). (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)

Craftswoman Tao Yonghong displays her hair embroidery created on rice paper in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province, April 13, 2018. The hair embroidery, which has more than 500 years of history, is listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage. As its name suggests, hair embroidery uses human hair as threads. As Chinese people generally have black hair, it is also called "Moxiu" (black embroidery). (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)

Photo taken on April 13, 2018 shows details of a piece of hair embroidery in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province. The hair embroidery, which has more than 500 years of history, is listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage. As its name suggests, hair embroidery uses human hair as threads. As Chinese people generally have black hair, it is also called "Moxiu" (black embroidery). (Xinhua/Song Zhenping)