Huayao cross-stitch listed state-level intangible cultural heritage (1/5)

Feng Tangmei (L), a woman of Huayao, a special branch of Yao ethnic group, shows her cross-stitch embroidery at Datuo Village of Longhui County, central China's Hunan Province, Aug. 26, 2012. Huayao women are skilled in creating traditional cross-stitch embroidery, which are mainly used for making colorful clothes. The cross-stitch of Huayao has been listed the state-level intangible cultural heritage, and Feng, 52, has been awarded the inheritor of this cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Li Ga)