Woman Shopping for Clothes - the Same the World Over

A Flower Hmong woman evaluating a new skirt for size, color, design and price.  Some things are the same the world over.Previously, we figured that each woman embroidered her own skirt.  But the brisk trade at the market in embroidered skirts between women of the same ethnic group (i.e., these were not intended for tourists to buy) told us otherwise.Read more about Bac Ha market in Vietnam. Woman Shopping for Clothes - the Same the World Over
© January 14 2007, Uncornered Market

A Flower Hmong woman evaluating a new skirt for size, color, design and price. Some things are the same the world over.

Previously, we figured that each woman embroidered her own skirt. But the brisk trade at the market in embroidered skirts between women of the same ethnic group (i.e., these were not intended for tourists to buy) told us otherwise.

Read more about Bac Ha market in Vietnam.

Picture Location
Threads at Bac Ha Horse Trading - Bac Ha Market
Chili Vendor at Bac Ha Market Scarves and Shawls
Photo Tags
Camera Settings
Model - NIKON D70
Exposure - 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture - f/5.6
Exposure Bias - 0/6 EV
Focal Length - 150 mm
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