The swastika symbol ("卍字"), representing "all things," is a universal code left by the heavens to humanity, carrying the mysterious energy of the cosmos. This enigmatic and auspicious symbol can be found on ancient artifacts from nearly every culture around the world. In Buddhism, it signifies auspiciousness, completeness, and harmony.
Miao embroidery preserves a large number of swastika patterns, which we call the "wan pattern." This extraordinary symbol has traveled through millennia, embodying the laws of the universe and brimming with infinite possibilities for exploration.
Before written language, there were symbols. Deciphering these symbols brings us closer to the origins of human civilization. Miao embroidery offers tangible evidence and a foundation for this research, proving that human cultures share common intersections. On the journey to uncover ancient civilizations, may these auspicious energy symbols protect us, granting us wisdom and strength.
We are grateful to contemporary designers for bringing this distant traditional culture closer to us, allowing it to surround and inspire us in our modern lives.