Abstract
This paper firstly reviews embroidered textiles of the Han and Tang dynasties (206BC-907AD) unearthed along the Silk Road in northwestern China. Then it makes a discussion on the motif, category and technique of embroidered textiles on the basis of archeological evidences. Finally it gives these opinions: the motif shows a comprehensive influence of Central China, local places and the West; the embroidery executed on woolen fabrics found in Xinjiang province shows a local feature; and the transaction from chain stitch to satin stitch may occur during the Northern Dynasties to the early Tang dynasty.
Highlights
The Motifs of EmbroideryIn these graveyards or ancient sites, Noin-Ula dates to an earlier period; Shanpula, Niya, Zagunluk, Yingpan and Loulan date to a relatively later period; while Astana, Dulan and Famen Temple date to an even later period
This paper firstly reviews embroidered textiles of the Han and Tang dynasties (206BC-907AD) unearthed along the Silk Road in northwestern China
In Xinjiang, they were found in the Shanpula graveyard, the Niya site, the Zagunluk graveyard, the Yingpan site, the Loulan site and the Astana graveyard; in Gansu, Qinghai and Shaanxi, they mainly were found in the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, the tomb of ancient Tibetan in Dulan, the underground repository of Famen Temple in Fufeng
Summary
In these graveyards or ancient sites, Noin-Ula dates to an earlier period; Shanpula, Niya, Zagunluk, Yingpan and Loulan date to a relatively later period; while Astana, Dulan and Famen Temple date to an even later period. It is almost in the same style as that found in Mawangdui (Changsha, Hunan), Haiqu (Rizhao, Shandong) and Yinwan (Donghai, Jiangsu) It shows a feature of embroidery of the Western Han dynasty and an influence from Central China. The pattern of linked pearls, which was very popular in the Tang dynasty, was found on the textiles unearthed from Astana Floral pattern here is quite different from the florets which were previously popular in the Han and Jin dynasty It is large, gorgeous and in a quite naturalistic style. Embroidered textiles from Famen Temple are almost the same in style as those from the Mogao Grottoes but more luxurious
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