As one of the traditional crafts of ancient metalworking, the tired silk process can be traced back toSpring and Autumn Warring StatesPeriod. In the process of its creation, gold or silver is processed into filaments, which are then made into fine ones by various meansGold and silverJewelry. The origin and development of the filament process is related toSocialstatus, because this process requires a large number of themGold and silverand high craftsmanship, only the aristocracy and the wealthy class could enjoy making and owning such ornaments.
InChinese HistoryThe earliest silk ornaments are mainly gold silk and silver gilt silk. Gold filament is usually made from pure gold wire, while silver gilt filament is made by plating metal wire with a layer of fine metal. Both need to be placedMetalworkingFiligree, through fine weaving and modeling to create three-dimensional silk works, is a rather difficult and complex task for craftsmen.
In the process of making the filament, especially for three-dimensional works, there is also a step called "ash pile". The so-called "pile of ash" is to grind charcoal into powder, mix it with mucus made from white grass, mix it into a slurry, and then shape it into the desired shape. On the periphery of these carbon molds, the filaments are fabricated and finally welded to the other parts. Finally, the entire work is placed in a fire and the charcoal mold is burned out, presenting a hollow, transparent, delicate and exquisite finished product.
The process of filament has developed differently at different stages of history. In the Tang Dynasty, the silk craft was widely used in the hair ornaments of noble women. In the Yuan Dynasty, there were many professional teams of tired silk craftsmen. In the Ming Dynasty, the skill of the silk craft was already very superb. And to the Qing Dynasty,The Temple of Nourishing the HeartThe office was set up to manufacture gold silk and other royal supplies for the royal family. During this period, the country's most skilled craftsmen gathered to produce many exquisite handicrafts using the metal materials paid by the local government. Therefore, the Qing Dynasty can be said to be the peak period of the development of the silk process.
Whether it is gold or silver gilt silk, silk jewelry shows very gorgeous and precious characteristics. The metal is processed into filabrils and delicately woven and decorated to make the pieces resplendent and luxurious. In ancient China, many aristocratic women were keen to wear such ornaments to show their status and wealth.
From ".Dream of Red Mansions".Wang XifengThe image of Baochai and Baoyu, as well as the wearing of Baochai and Baoyu, can be seen in the tired silk processAncient societiesThe importance of the matter. Wang XifengThe gold silk eight treasures she wears on her body show her status and wealth;Bao Chai wore a purple gold crown inlaid with silk and other ornaments, showing her nobility and magnificenceThe tired silk inlaid treasure on Baoyu's bodyLongevity locksand namepieces, etc., highlighting his special identity as the protagonist and the appearance of a local tyrant.
Historically, the development of the filament process has gradually added more decorative elements. Especially in the Qing Dynasty, tired silk jewelry was not only limited to the setting of gemstones, but also addedDot Emerald, burn blue and other processes, make the finished product more beautiful and moving. Nowadays, we see many tired silk jewelryEarringsBraceletsetc., and the most luxurious silk ornaments are the Son of HeavenCrowned ornament。Although these delicate works have been baptized for thousands of years, they still shine brightly and shine with an amazing light.
The aristocracy of the silk craft in ancient ChinaSocialIt is not only a kind of jewelry, but also a kind of accessoryArtproducts, with a deep history andCultureConnotation.
The works of reliction show gorgeous, delicate and exquisite craftsmanship, not only pursuing the beauty of form, but also emphasizing the craftsmanship of the details and the use of creative skills. Whether it is the weaving of tired silk or the design of the shape, it takes the craftsmen to master this superb skill after a long period of practice and accumulation.
The unique feature of the filament process is that it is a cumbersome and complex production process, which requires a lot of time and effort from the craftsmen. From the processing of the metal to the weaving of the filigree to the final creation of the shape, each step requires meticulous operation and precise mastery. Moreover, the production process of tired silk craft works is often irreversible, and once there are errors or flaws, it is difficult to repair and modify.
The magnificence and preciousness of the silk craft works are also theirsArtThe embodiment of value. They are not just an ornament, but a symbol of status and status. Whether it was worn by ancient aristocratic womenGold and silverJewelry, or the Son of HeavenCrowned ornament, are embodiedSocialThe difference in class and wealth, showcasedAncient societieshierarchical and power relations.
Finally, the filament process is combined with theDream of Red Mansionsconnection, not just becauseThe image depiction is because of the magnificence and preciousness of this craftThe image of rich and noble houses such as Zhongjia Mansion fits. InThe depiction of the silk craft is not only to describe the characters and the environment, but also to enhance the image of Jiafu's wealth and highlight its differences from other families through the display of gold silk.
The silk process is a exquisite craft in ancient China, which is made into gorgeous silk by processing gold or silver into filaments, and then by means of coiling, pinching, and filling silkGold and silverJewelry. The craft has a long history, dating back to the earliestSpring and Autumn Warring StatesPeriod. The filament process is inAncient societieshas a high status and aristocratic symbolism, because it requires a large number of themGold and silverand superb craftsmanship that ordinary people cannot have.
The production process of the filament process is very cumbersome and complex, and it needs to be doneMetalworkinginto filigree, and then through coiling, pinching, filament and other means to make a three-dimensional work. Among them, the most difficult to do is the three-dimensional work, which needs to go through the procedure of "piling up ashes". The filament process is inChinese HistoryThere were different stages of development, especially during the Qing Dynasty, which reached its peak.
The filigree works are gorgeous and precious, and the gold and silver gilt filigree are stunning. theArtThe value lies in the unique production process and exquisite craftsmanship, as well as the handling of details and the use of creative skills. The silk craft work is not only a kind of jewelry, but also a symbol of status and status, it showsAncient societiesThe difference in rank and wealth.
InDream of Red Mansions".Wang XifengThe image depiction of He Baoyu and others shows the gold silk jewelry, highlighting their aristocratic status and rich image. This depiction is further enhanced by the magnificence and preciousness of the filigree craftThe image of wealthy families such as Zhongjia Mansion.
After thousands of years of baptism, the silk craft still shines brightly, showing its unique charm andArtValue. Whether as a continuation of traditional craftsmanship, or asCultureAs part of the heritage, the craft of filament is worth cherishing and passing on.