Nubi is a method of sewing in order to put cotton, fur or mulberry paper between the outer fabric and the lining of cloth, or of broad pricking without putting anything between the outer fabric and lining to strengthen the cloth or to make it warmer. Nubijang refers to this skill or to an artisan with such a skill. The method became a common practice following the introduction of cotton growing. Some monks wore the same robe for tens of years, repairing it with this method. Nubi techniques developed to a point where even ordinary people came to adopt them. Among the things needed for the work of nubi are thread that matches as closely as possible that used on the clothes or bedding, needles, scissors, a heating iron, a push stick, a measuring stick, and a thimble. Regular straight lines are chiefly used for the nubi work on clothes or bedding, but a mixture of straight and curved lines are also used to make a pattern when working on wrapping cloth or pouches. The country’s traditional manual nubi sewing is said to be an artwork similar to embroidery, but it is gradually disappearing, as the work takes time and does not bring much economic benefit. (reference: www.heritage.go.kr)

Laos is in southeast Asia. The land of ancient beliefs in something that people can not be seen with the naked eye. In a month, there are many women all around the country have delivered child ,Therefore we have an unique ritual of the superstition called: The conditions of being childbirth.After the mom giving birth from the hospital or home birth. Around 70% , they have to lying in bed and the fire under her bed about 7-9 nights . In Laos we called: confinement. Before the mom and infant staying on the warm bed ,the bed surrounded by holy thread with the dish worship . the older people who have magic Buddhist cast a spell or against sorcery and superstition to go away from the mom. In addition. the angle of this reason also have the good benefits from the scientific about confinement can help the women be strong health after giving birth. That why Lao people have inherited this ritual that is different from another countries around the world.

Nubi is a sewing made by inserting cotton between two pieces of cloth and sewing it like a thread. It is practical because it can maintain the original shape of the clothes without losing the shape of the seam after washing. I had an experience making baby clothes out of Nubi. I had a precious experience of sewing one by one, thinking about the wearer like my ancestors did in the past.

Kayin Traditional Chi Phyu Pwe Mingalar Festival (White thread ceremony) During this festival, young people receive white wrist ties from their elders, which is believed to drive away all obstacles and evil spirits they may face, and bring good luck, health and strength to their body and soul.

In ancient time, gold thread looms were woven and embroidered in the palace. The practice of making tapestry is transmitted generation by generation. In Gone Shan traditional costumes, it is used to sew for a long time, as well as for pillows and other accessories.