Fashion Design Development and Research Based on Brocade Elements of Dai Nationality in China

Abstract

This research is financed by “ 2022 Postgraduate Education Quality Improvement Project of Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology.(Project code: 120301990132) ”；“ 2022 Beijing Social Science Foundation planning project ” Abstract Based on exploration of artistic features of brocade elements of Dai nationality in Dehong Region, Yunnan Province, China, this paper strives to explore the precious legacies and essential elements in dress culture of national minorities, and extract key elements accumulated by ethnic culture through transition, reproduction and survival to create series fashion designs that meet people’s needs today. Based on common knowledge about brocade fabrics, this paper pays attention to analysis and presentation of design elements of Dai brocade in today’s generally recognized fashion trend. Through integrated basic research and applied research, this paper identifies aesthetic elements in traditional dress culture of national minorities in China on one hand, and strengthens awareness and sense of responsibility for cultural inheritance while exploring new ideas of fashion design on the other hand. Keywords: Chinese brocade; Design inheritance; Dai brocade; Pattern innovation; Design and development DOI: 10.7176/ADS/101-05 Publication date: August 30 th 2022