Tranquil Narration

weaving samples on floor loom

Xi Xia empire, officially the Great Xia, was a Tangut-led imperial dynasty of China that existed from 1038 to 1227. Its capital was Xingqing, located at the modern-day Yinchuan, my hometown.

I notice the scarcity of relics and documentation of Xi Xia because it was not officially documented in history. Their culture and records remain obscure due to intentional eradication specific to their culture and history.

I wove samples trying to narrate the history tranquilly. Decision-making in history was irreversible and rarely logical. As descendants, we can only appreciate what’s left and chosen to be seen. This collection is in memory of the great culture and people of Xi Xia that were neglected and forgotten.