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Miao Traditional Embroidery Cloth | Geometric Pattern × Purple Mystery | 60 Years Old Hand Embroidery Vintage Textile

inherited in the mountainous region of Guizhou Province in southwestern China

Miao (Miao) traditional embroidered cloth.

This piece is a valuable vintage work made by hand embroidery about 60 years ago.

The pattern of light pink and purple threads woven geometrically on the black cloth,

It makes you feel the depth as if you contained a quiet prayer.

The geometric pattern like a labyrinth spreading in the center,

It resembles "Raimon" and "Denmon" transmitted to the Miao tribe,

It means fertility, circulation and protection of life.

The method is mainly based on * * flat embroidery (flat embroidery) * *,

A skilled technique that creates three-dimensional shadows with extremely fine needles.

It is said that he spent more than a month for just one sleeve decoration.

Soft purple shade by natural plant dye,

Without losing dignity even after the years,

It quietly harmonizes with modern space and fashion.

[Specification]

Origin: Huangping District, Guizhou Province, China (Miao)

Date: about 60 years ago (1960s)

Technique: flat embroidery (hand embroidery)

Material: Cotton cloth × Silk thread

Size: about 42cm x 25cm

Condition: There is slight fraying and fading due to aging (please enjoy it as an antique texture)

[Recommended usage]

· Frame and decorate as art fabric

・ For cloth collection, ethnic costume study, textile materials

・ Recommended for bags and clothing design as a remake material

The prayer that dwells in each stitch and the beauty of the cloth engraved with 60 years of time.

Feel the quiet energy that is unique in the world.

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... Read moreミャオ族の伝統的な刺繍布は、その鮮やかな幾何学模様と用いられる色彩から、単なる布としての役割を超え、文化や精神性を映し出す芸術品としての側面を持っています。私自身、民族刺繍に興味があり貴州省のミャオ族の手仕事を調べる中で、特にこの60年前の紫色を主体とする手刺繍布に魅了されました。 この布の魅力は、何よりもその繊細な平刺繍と天然植物染料による色づかいにあります。紫の色は天然由来とは思えないほど深く、時を重ねても色あせず、むしろ古布としての味わいと落ち着きを備えています。これはミャオ族が自然との共存を大切にする文化背景が色濃く反映されているからだと感じます。 また、雷紋や田紋などの幾何文様には、豊穣や生命の循環を願う祈りが込められているため、単なる装飾以上の精神的な意味合いがあります。こうした伝統柄を現代の生活空間で生かすために、私は額装して部屋のアクセントにしたり、バッグや衣服のリメイク素材として活用しています。手刺繍の布を使ったリメイクアイテムは一つとして同じものがなく、世界でたった一つの特別な存在感を持てる点もお気に入りです。 展示やコレクションだけでなく、生活の一部に取り入れることで、ミャオ族の文化を身近に感じられる楽しみがあります。この刺繍布は、その複雑な模様や染料の深みから、伝統の息づくタイムカプセルのような役割も果たしています。これからもこうした貴重なヴィンテージテキスタイルを大切にしつつ、現代的なアイデアで新たな活用法を探求していきたいと思います。

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