Chinese Folk Art Collection (5). Clothing and Accessories. Volume 1 (Upper)

Author: Zhang Xiaoling
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Publish Date: 1993-11-01
Features: "The Wearing Code · Clothing Volume (Part 1)" is the fifth volume of the entire series. Chinese clothing culture is profound and vast, embodying the mysterious Eastern wisdom, the philosophical insights into life, the contemplation and appreciation of nature, and the adoration and attachment to secular life—all of which have accumulated into the historical essence of Chinese clothing culture. Meanwhile, the migrations and transformations of various ethnic groups, as well as the cultural backgrounds and aesthetic patterns shaped by different regions, have continuously combined to form a diverse array of clothing styles and decorative concepts, giving rise to distinct clothing production systems. This volume extensively collects over 400 exquisite clothing pieces from nearly 30 ethnic groups living in southern China. The vibrant and substantial attire of the Miao people, the broad and majestic clothing of the Yi people, the graceful and elegant garments of the Dai people, and the simple and sincere outfits of the Zhuang and Dong ethnic groups are all prominently featured. For the first time, it conducts a comprehensive study of these garments from the perspectives of anthropology, cultural studies, ethnology, folkloristics, and art history.