Wisdom in karen motifs_(handwoven)

The Karen ethnic group, particularly the Bwe tribe, primarily resides in the Thandaung Gyi Mountain region of Myanmar. Their intricate designs, especially those featuring fish bone and fish tail motifs, inspire this artwork. According to an elderly woman from the tribe, the fish tail symbolizes wisdom, guiding one's journey toward their destination. The widows' values of loyalty and unwaveringness are depicted in black, reflecting the deep cultural significance embedded in these traditional patterns.