Tujia brocade
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Tujia brocade is a traditional handwoven textile art of the Tujia ethnic group in China, renowned for its intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and cultural symbolism.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Xilankapu brocade | 1 |
Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ethnic brocade
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handicraft ⓘ intangible cultural heritage ⓘ traditional textile ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Tujia Xilankapu
NERFINISHED
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Xilankapu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| colorPalette |
black and white contrasts
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multicolored stripes ⓘ red-dominated combinations ⓘ |
| commonMotif |
cloud patterns
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diamond patterns ⓘ dragon motifs ⓘ flower patterns ⓘ hooked rhombus patterns ⓘ phoenix motifs ⓘ |
| conservationIssue |
competition from machine-made textiles
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decline of traditional hand weaving skills ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | China ⓘ |
| culturalRegion | Wuling Mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalRole |
carrier of Tujia myths and legends
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expression of Tujia aesthetic values ⓘ marker of Tujia ethnic identity ⓘ |
| economicRole |
source of income for Tujia artisans
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tourist craft product ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Tujia people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feature |
dense texture
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durability ⓘ intricate geometric patterns ⓘ strong contrast between warp and weft colors ⓘ vibrant colors ⓘ |
| material |
cotton
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hemp ⓘ silk ⓘ |
| modernDevelopment |
integration into fashion design
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use in cultural and creative products ⓘ |
| motifType |
auspicious symbols
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geometric motifs ⓘ plant motifs ⓘ zoomorphic motifs ⓘ |
| patternStructure |
border patterns
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repeating units ⓘ symmetrical layouts ⓘ |
| primaryRegion |
Chongqing Municipality
NERFINISHED
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Guizhou Province NERFINISHED ⓘ Hubei Province NERFINISHED ⓘ Hunan Province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolism |
fertility
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longevity ⓘ prosperity ⓘ protection from evil ⓘ |
| technique |
hand weaving
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jacquard-style patterning ⓘ warp-faced weaving ⓘ |
| transmission |
intergenerational apprenticeship
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mother-to-daughter teaching ⓘ |
| use |
bed covers
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belts ⓘ blankets ⓘ clothing ⓘ home decoration ⓘ ritual objects ⓘ wall hangings ⓘ wedding dowries ⓘ |
| weavingTool |
back-strap loom
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traditional wooden loom ⓘ |
Referenced by (4)
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this entity surface form:
Xilankapu brocade