Lisu hill tribe Thailand – There are approximately 55,000 Lisu living in Thailand. They are known for their rich multi-coloured cloth stitched into outfits, and decorated with applique patchwork, tassels, and bead work. Some Lisu also wear layers of hand-crafted silver ornaments for festive occasions. Lisu men are particularly gifted at producing crossbows, bird and animal traps, musical pipes and bamboo flutes.