Guangxi Longlin Miao women's skirt is a unique and beautiful national costume. It is usually made of black or dark blue cotton or linen, and is ankle-length and has a loose style that is comfortable to wear. The skirt is embroidered with a variety of colorful patterns, such as flowers and birds, landscapes, clouds, etc., the image is vivid and colorful. It shows the diligence and wisdom of the Miao people, as well as their love for life and pursuit of beauty. Every stitch and thread embodies the hard work and endless creativity of Miao women, and is a treasure in the traditional clothing culture of the Chinese nation.
As early as thousands of years ago, the Miao people gradually migrated south from the Yellow River valley and other places. Some of the Miao people came to the Longlin area of GuangxiBecause of the steep terrain and abundant natural resources, it is conducive to them to escape the war and settle down.
During the Qing Dynasty, Miao society gradually formed and developed in the Longlin area. The Qing Dynasty implemented the policy of "changing the land and returning to the stream" for the Miao people, that is, abolishing the Tusi systemChanged to the governance of the flow of officials. To a certain extent, this policy has promoted exchanges and integration between the Miao and Han ethnic groups. At the same time, the Miao people in the Longlin area also began to form their own unique social organization and religious beliefs.
"The Book of the Later Han Dynasty: The Biography of the Southern Barbarians" contains: "The drum, the unique headdress of the Miao girl Longlin, is also worn on major occasions such as sacrifices and festivals. The drums come in different shapes and sizes, and are decorated with silver chains, silver flowers and other ornaments, which are exquisite. ”Since the beginning of modern times, the Longlin Miao area has experienced many political changes and social turmoil. However, the Miao people have always maintained their own national traditions and cultural characteristics. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Miao people became the masters of the country and enjoyed equal rights and treatment with other ethnic groups. In recent years, with the country's emphasis on and protection of minority culture, the history and culture of Longlin Miao people have also been better inherited and developed.
Today, the Longlin Miao people have become one of the most influential ethnic minorities in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. While maintaining traditional culture, they also actively participated in the construction and development of modern society, and made important contributions to the prosperity and stability of Guangxi.
The Miao women of Longlin, Guangxi, with their unique ethnic customs and rich cultural connotationsIt has become a beautiful landscape in the big family of the Chinese nation. Their outfits and images are even more distinctive.
Miao women usually wear bright blue or black Miao clothes, which are knee-length, wide-sleeved and large, and delicately embroidered, and often embroidered with auspicious patterns such as dragons, phoenixes, birds, and fish on the placket and cuffs. These patterns not only imply the Miao people's reverence for nature, but also reflect their yearning for a better life. In addition, they will also wear silver jewelry, such as silver rings, silver ear ornaments, etc., and walk with a jingle sound, which has a unique flavor.
"Guangnan Prefecture Chronicles" contains: "Those who are happy are also the rhyme of the heart." Looking at the song of the Miao people, the melody is melodious, the rhythm is distinct, and the touching is deep, such as the flow of the spring, such as the dance of the wind. And the dance of the Miao nationality has a unique charm. ”In terms of hairstyles, Miao women mostly adopt a high bun hairstyle, which is coiled into a fan or round shape, fixed with a comb, and then matched with delicate silver jewelry and colored ribbons. This hairstyle not only shows the elegance of Miao women, but also highlights their love of life and pursuit of beauty.
In addition, Miao women are also good at embroidery and weaving. Their clothes, headscarves, backpacks and other items are embroidered with various exquisite patterns. These patterns include flowers, birds, fish, insects, as well as historical stories and myths and legends. These embroidery and weaving works are not only beautiful and generous, but also exquisite craftsmanship and rich in national characteristics.
Guangxi Longlin Miao women's clothing has a unique emphasis on the choice of materials. Cotton cloth is one of the main materials for Miao women's clothing. It has good breathability and moisture absorption, keeping the wearer comfortable in hot weather. Its dyeing properties are also very good, and it can present a wide range of colors.
Silk is often used to make decorative parts of Miao women's clothing, such as collars, cuffs, and belts. Its luster and soft texture can add a sense of elegance and opulence to an outfit.
Miao women in Longlin, Guangxi, have a unique and delicate fabric-making process. First of all, they carefully select the best silks, usually with delicate texturesBrightly colored varieties. They then cut the silk to the right size, usually rectangular or square.
"Ximan Cong Laughing" contains: "The embroiderer is the unique skill of the Miao woman in Longlin. With silk as the warp, the thread as the weft, the needle is applied in the meantime, and the pattern is embroidered. The application of this technique is not a day's work. ”After the cut, they do the dyeing and pattern design. During the dyeing process, different colors and dyes are selected according to the needsFor example, dyes derived from plants or minerals. At the same time, they also start to design patterns, most of which are in traditional Miao styles, such as dragons, phoenixes, flowers and birds.
Then, the women of the Miao ethnic group in Longlin began to embroider. They used needles and threads to vividly embroider the patterns they had designed on the silk. In the process of embroidery, they pay special attention to details and the combination of colors to make the patterns look lifelike and exquisite.
The last step is sewing. They sew together embroidered pieces of silk to form a complete piece of fabric. In the process of stitching,They are careful to hide the threads so that the whole fabric looks neat and beautiful.
As a unique cultural phenomenon, Guangxi Longlin Miao women's clothing has important historical significance and role. It not only reflects the aesthetic taste and traditional culture of Miao women, but also carries rich historical and cultural information and a sense of identity of the Miao ethnic group. At the same time, it is also an important carrier for the inheritance and development of Miao culture, and has a positive role in promoting national culture, promoting cultural diversity and social progress.
The Book of the Later Han Dynasty: The Biography of the Southern Barbarians
Quang Nam Fu Zhi "Xi Man Cong Laughing".