Chinese auspicious ornaments in textile and clothing
Auspicious ornament in Chinese textile and clothing / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chinese auspicious ornaments in textile and clothing refers to any form of Chinese auspicious ornaments, which are used to decorate various forms of Chinese textile and clothing (including Hanfu and Qizhuang), fashion accessories, and footwear in China since the ancient times.[1][2] Chinese auspicious ornaments form part of Chinese culture[2] and hold symbolic meanings.[1] In ancient China, auspicious ornaments were often either embroidered or woven into textile and clothing.[1] They are also used on religious and ritual clothing (e.g. Daojiao fushi which is Taoist clothing[3]:ā101ā and Chinese Buddhist clothing) and in Xifu, Chinese opera costumes.[4] Auspicious symbols and motifs continue to be used in present-day China in industries, such as home textiles and clothing; they are also used in modern design packaging and interior design.[5] Some of these Chinese auspicious ornaments were also culturally appropriated by European countries during the era of Chinoiserie, where they became decorative patterns on fashionable chinoiserie fashion and textiles.[6]