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Horse tail embroidery carries a thread of ethnic memory

For generations, women of the Shui ethnic group in southwest China have preserved a remarkable embroidery tradition known as horse-tail embroidery. Using a single horsehair as its core, they wrap colorful threads around it to create intricate patterns. The firmness of horsehair ensures the designs remain durable. Recognized as a “living fossil” of embroidery, this…

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Iraq’s paramilitary groups say they will disarm. Will that ever happen? | Politics News

It was his first speech in front of parliament as Iraq’s prime minister, and Ali al-Zaidi was quick to set out his stall. “[I am committing to] reforming the security apparatus by restricting weapons to state control and strengthening the capabilities of the security forces,” al-Zaidi pledged in mid-May. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

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