Research on Frog Pattern in Li Brocade
IJCC, VoL 13, No. 2, 82 - 87(2010) 16 Research on Frog Pattern in Li Brocade Zhang Shunai* and Wu Simin latitude of Fashion & Art Design, Dong Hua University, Shanghai, China (Received May 7, 2010 : Accepted October 31, 2010) Abstract Frog or toad is an animal adoration of ancient ancestors in ethnic minorities in South China, in Li tribe tradition, frog is not only a symbol of avoiding evil and the expression of maternal love, but also the decoration of missing the ancestors. This article has discussed the origin of frog pattern, summarized the frog pattern's forms in Li brocade. At last also discussed the common frog pattern in Li tribe. Key words : frog pattern in Li brocade, origin, form, using. as ornaments, apron, bag, chest hanging, flowers I. Introduction about Li Brocade ribbon, hat, skirts and other small pieces. Since ancient time 禺 Li brocade was well known as its Li tribe that generations living in Hainan is beautiful patterns, colorful, meticulous worianan- one part of ancient Baiyue nation, and it is one ship, and had been listed the tribute as early as of Chinese minority which has a large popula Han dynasty, the ancients said “The radiance of tion of more than 120 million now, Because of Li brocade was as gorgeous as the cloud,^. the natural environment and geographical distri bution of living is different, They form their H. The Patterns in 11 Brocade own uni뎌 k history and culture. In living habits, costumes, language and so on all have the dis Li brocade patterns can be divided into two tinction, according to Li language, separate into categories: one prominently shown in a variety Ha dialect, Qi dialect, Run dialect, Sai dialect, of women's clothing patterns, such as human and Meifu dialect.
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