The International Journal of Costume Culture
- Volume 13 Issue 2
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- Pages.82-87
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- 2010
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- 1229-2761(pISSN)
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- 1229-2761(eISSN)
Research on Frog Pattern in Li Brocade
- Zhang, Shunai (Institude of Fashion & Art Design, Dong Hua University) ;
- Wu, Simin (Institude of Fashion & Art Design, Dong Hua University)
- Received : 2010.05.07
- Accepted : 2010.10.31
- Published : 2010.11.30
Abstract
Frog or toad is an animal adoration of ancient ancestors in ethnic minorities in South China, in Li tribe tradition, frog is not only a symbol of avoiding evil and the expression of maternal love, but also the decoration of missing the ancestors. This article has discussed the origin of frog pattern, summarized the frog pattern's forms in Li brocade. At last also discussed the common frog pattern in Li tribe.