TEXTILE ARTS AND TRADITIONAL COSTUME OF ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS IN CHINA

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Note the decoration on the back of this clothing – married women in darker tones with elaborate back designs . QUESTION: Layering is used to some degree by all the ethnic groups in China for example the clothing pictured above. Can you think of some styles which reflect the use of layering in our current fashion season ?

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The great Three Pagodas in Dali, having stood since the Tang Dynasty (618-907), are excellent examples of Bai creativity, skill and work quality. Their dance and music spread amongst the Han people after becoming accepted as part of the court entertainment.

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TEXTILES AS A MEANS OF SELF EXPRESSION AND COMMUNICATION IN CHINASymbolism-* Designs are often circular to show the continuation of life, harmony and health.SAMPLE

Chinese decorative influence seen in furnishing item – eg. table runners, doona covers, cushions and wall hangings

Embroidery and indigo dye seen in fashion jeans and tops

EFFECTS OF THE CULTURE ON TEXTILE DESIGN IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Silk brocade curtains Jeans Embroidered bags and purses

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* Toggle button and loop fastenings * Straight silhouette evening wear and day wear based on silk Cheongsam

*List items of clothing that you own or Textile items in your home that demonstrate traditional Chinese influence.

*Develop a collage of contemporary textile items which demonstrate traditional Chinese influence

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