Fashion Design Studies on Reinterpretation of Chinese Ethnic Minority Costumes

중국 소수민족의 의상을 재해석한 패션디자인 연구

  • Zhang, Yi (Dept. of Fashion Design, Sejong University) ;
  • Kim, Sook-Jin (Dept. of Fashion Design, Sejong University)
  • 장이 (세종대학교 패션디자인학과) ;
  • 김숙진 (세종대학교 패션디자인학과)
  • Received : 2011.04.07
  • Accepted : 2011.05.13
  • Published : 2011.06.30

Abstract

Based on an investigation of Miao ethnic group costumes, this research focuses on redesigning and reinterpreting of the Miao costume. The results are summarized as follows. According to the constitution of the clothes, the decorative parts and the way people wear them, women's clothing can be divided into five categories: Sangseohyeong, Geomjungnamhyeong A, Geomjungnamhyeong B, Cheongeomjeonhyeong, Haenamhyeong. Miao consists of straight lines with creases for both skirts and trousers. With the excess part of the belt or apron, X-shape and H-shape are formed. There are three basic decorative patterns: geometric patterns, animal patterns and plant patterns. In addition, there are three color values: warm, cool and dark. Silver Jewelry plays such an important role in the Miao Costume that the process of the production is also very special for the Chinese national dress. According to the features of the five types of Miao, then redesign and re-interpreted of them.

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