taken at Bac Ha market near SaPa in Northern Vietnam: The most colorful of all markets in asia would have to be the flower hmong tribe in Bac Ha. Bac Ha is a quiet and quaint hilltribe village in the highlands of northern Vietnam. A tiny needle, strands of bright colour thread, lengths of varied coloured cloth, and the genius of the hmong woman are the essential ingredients of the most exquisite needlework to be found anywhere. Hmong woman have devoted their artistic skills and industry to the development of an amazing variety of techniques using needle and thread. They adore the clothing of every member of their family, from the smallest baby to the oldest grandparents.