VietNamNet Bridge – The Southern Women’s Museum of HCM City has launched a contemporary exhibition featuring embroidery items made by Vietnamese women soldiers who were imprisoned during the American war.

Two fans made by Le Thi Huong, who was imprisoned at Tan Hiep in 1971, which are embroidered with poems on freedom. — Photo from tuoitre.vn

The Embroidery Memorabilia of Women Revolutionaries exhibition showcases 100 items including handkerchiefs, fans, baby clothes, and paintings.

The works’ patterns feature messages and poems about freedom, such as a fan made by Le Thi Huong, who was imprisoned at Tan Hiep in 1971.

Vietnamese heroines and the Buddha are featured in paintings by Quach Kim Anh, who was imprisoned in Con Dao Island from 1954-1958.

All the decorative details reflect women soldiers’ love for their country, their families and children, and their optimism and aspiration for freedom and a happy life.

Nguyen Thi Hong Tham, director of the museum, spoke at the event’s opening ceremony on May 23. “Women across Vietnam in general and women in the South made great contributions to the country’s liberation.”

“Despite being imprisoned, women revolutionaries showed their love for the country and their beloved people and trust in a victory through their embroidery works,” said Tham.

The exhibition remains open until September 30. The museum is at 202 Vo Thi Sau Street in District 1. 

Source: VNS