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Dowry Suitcase
Chong Moua

Suitcases were used to store dowry items gifted from HMoob parents to their daughters. Dowry items include: xauv/paug (silver necklace), saw kub (gold necklace), clothes, household items, etc. These suitcases are designed to help daughters start and thrive in their marriage and life journey.

Mao Cheng

“I think initially I look at it and I'm just sad because I feel like,  in our HMoob culture you give your daughters away. You know, like that feeling like you’re not a part of your family anymore?”