The experience of drawing with beeswax on the traditional linen of the H'Mong people is not just about creating a painting as a keepsake, but also a way to touch a very unique part of the highland culture.

These linen fabrics are all made by the hands of H'Mong women. To complete a piece of fabric, they go through many stages - from planting flax, harvesting, stripping fibers, spinning threads, weaving fabric to drying,... In total, there are more than 40 stages, requiring patience and skill. If done quickly, it still takes about 10-11 months, while usually it lasts nearly a year.

After obtaining the fabric, people use beeswax to draw patterns directly on the surface. This is a traditional technique passed down through many generations. The layer of beeswax not only helps to shape but also keeps the patterns vibrant over time. When the fabric is dyed indigo, the areas with wax will not absorb the dye, thus creating prominent patterns on the fabric background.

The final result is pieces of fabric, paintings that are both delicate and rich in cultural imprint. For me, this is not just an interesting craft experience, but also a way to better understand the meticulousness, perseverance, and traditional values that the H'Mong people have always preserved.