What are the patterns of Miao totem?

Totem, as the carrier of Miao culture, embodies the regional characteristics of Miao nationality. Miao totem is rich, with fish, birds, dragons and butterflies as the main animal patterns, various plants as the main flower patterns, as well as vortex patterns and geometric patterns. These patterns are mainly brocade, embroidery, paper-cutting and silver ornaments. Miao traditional culture is rich and diverse. Like most ethnic minorities in southwest China, they all have special cultures such as dyeing and weaving, hanging houses and glutinous rice, but they seek common ground while reserving differences in culture and have regional characteristics. Miao people don't have their own characters, so their culture and history are passed down through language and graphic arts. In addition, Miao people believe in animism, and there are many kinds of birds, animals and flowers they worship. These two factors make the traditional cultural customs of Miao nationality very rich. There is a legend of "Mother Butterfly" in Miao culture. Mother Butterfly is the fairy who gave birth to Jiang Yang, the ancestor of Miao nationality. Jiang Yang, as the god of Miao nationality, is the protagonist of Miao mythology, and often appears in costumes in the form of patterns. Source: Art Grand View