Posts in appliqué
Hmong skirt - Keeping traditions alive

Everything started with one of Pok's very own garments. Nothing less than her Hmong pleated wedding skirt! Other than weddings, this traditional skirts are also worn for Hmong New Year and various other traditional ceremonies. Using this specific skirt as a source of inspiration, we knew we wanted to take on the challenge of mixing cross-stitching, hand printing, appliqué AND pleats into one majestic piece that would be a Passa Paa Hmong skirt. .

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#SecondHandSeptember - Sustainable fashion for the environment

Since Passa Paa’s beginnings, caring for the environment has been one of our core values. From the materials we choose for our products to the way they are sourced, we pay close attention to how to minimize our impact on the planet. Accepting the #SecondHandSeptember is only one way of helping. Support slow fashion, choose hand-made items and give your items a second chance.

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The art of appliqué and it’s cultural value

Appliqué plays a major role in Passa Paa not only because of their beautiful results on our products but also because of their high cultural value. For Hmong people, fine needlework like appliqué has always been a big part of their culture. Usually done by the community women and taught to the daughters, it brings great pride since it is a big part of the dress code for the most important celebrations and events like births, weddings and New Year amongst others.

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