Design inspiration from emotion: A case study of Hmong costume in Longlin Guangxi
- Author(s):
- Wang, Yan-hui; Yao, Mao-qin
- Editor(s):
- Padhye R.; Li Y.; Li Y.
- Format:
- Conference presentation
- Publisher:
- Binary Information Press, 2016.
- Language:
- English
- Abstract:
- The traditional Hmong clothing crafts was emphasized in this research object, which makes a profile of fully handcrafted Hmong costume, and demonstrated their primitive emotion behind the costume. The purpose of this study is to provide initial understanding, by using field investigation, documentation, and empirical study, of the link between material, craft, and decoration of costume and emotional and ethnic elements of Longlin Hmong, which can be helpful in revealing the unique cultural value of the Hmong costumes. Furthermore, the paper points out the traditional clothing lifestyle reflect the contemporary trend of slow and eco-friend fashion properly, and the ethnic elements offer an inspiration on the apparel design. Finally, based on the study, a series of related researches on costumes as an non-material cultural heritage in Longlin can be established step by step, and a theoretical framework to design is to be molded connecting the modern and tradition elements. © 2016, Binary Information Press. All rights reserved.
- Identifier:
- HmongStudies3539