See Vang was born in the summer of 1949 to Pa See Vang and Yia Vue, and she grew up in Xieng Khouang, Laos. During the Secret War, she and her family fled to the Ban Vinai refugee camp. For ten years, See worked with Camacrafts, creating and selling Paj Ntaub and story cloths to Americans overseas to support her family. It was during this time that she developed her expertise and deep love for Hmong embroidery.
On March 16, 1992, See resettled in Madison, Wisconsin with her husband and six children. She now lives a fulfilling life in Mt. Horeb with her son, daughter-in-law, and two grandsons.
Today, See continues to enjoy making Paj Ntaub, as it brings her happiness and helps ease her stress and worries. In her free time, she enjoys taking long morning walks, gardening, and visiting the Southeast Asian Healing Center to spend time with friends and family.