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The Beauty of Intangible Heritage

—Miao Embroidery

The embroideries of ethnic minorities are truly astounding, brimming with a vast array of themes and styles that often draw from totemism, national legends, or historical culture. A particularly noteworthy example is Miao embroidery, which constitutes a significant element of Miao culture and a veritable treasure of Chinese costume culture.Miao embroidery, renowned for its graceful patterns and vibrant hues, is highly prized for its artistic and historical significance.

Miao embroidery is mainly produced in the two ethnic autonomous prefectures of southeast Guizhou and South Guizhou, as well as in Anshun City, Bijie City, Shuicheng, and other villages where Miao people live in. The embroidery has a long history of hundreds of years. The Miao costumes in Taijiang County, Leishan, and other places still retain the original traditional style and the exquisite embroidery skills and bright silver jewelry, which is truly admirable.

The embroidery's forms are truly distinctive, showcasing images of birds, animals, flowers, fish, and insects that are often exaggerated for effect. Each design is entirely based on the imagination and emotional expression of the embroiderer, seamlessly incorporating people, animals, and plants into the pattern to present a rich and vibrant portrayal of the Miao people’s devotion to nature.

Furthermore, Miao embroidery emphasizes symmetry and harmony, and its design appears effortlessly natural. The overall configuration of the pattern commonly assumes a three-dimensional form, creating a multi-dimensional visual impact. The embroidered patterns on Miao clothing have emerged as a crucial vehicle for cultural heritage, resembling a “history book without words” and have come to symbolize Miao culture.

The colors employed in Miao embroidery are rich and vibrant, with strong contrasts that yield a striking visual impact. Embroiders often utilize red and black as the primary hues in their creations, while also utilizing green, blue, yellow, and purple to accentuate the contrast and theme. Miao embroidery is truly splendid, reflecting the unique cultural connotations and singular characteristics of the Miao people.

In terms of craft techniques, Miao embroidery employs various techniques such as plain stitch, tin stitch, split line stitch, and pile stitch. Many of these techniques are unique and have been added into the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage.

Miao embroidery embodies a unique ethnic cultural heritage and distinct characteristics, mirroring the historical vicissitudes of the Miao people’s nomadic lifestyle. In general, Miao embroidery serves as a testament to the wisdom and ingeniousness of the Miao people, particularly their women, who wield needle and thread as their “pen and ink” to produce such a passionate and enigmatic “history book without words.”

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文字：张倩洁

指导教师：王雪丽

稿件审校：周丽

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