白族刺绣丨民族文化遗产

Bai embroidery is a handicraft of Bai women.

Popular in urban and rural areas of various counties in Dali Bai ethnic settlements.

Widely used in daily necessities such as clothing, headwear, shoes and hats, wraps, sewing bags, pillowcases, curtains, etc.

The embroidery craft of the Bai ethnic group in Dali has a long history,

In the cultural exchange with other ethnic groups, the ancestors of the Bai ethnic group,

With the foundation of embroidery, craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation

Integrating embroidery techniques from other ethnic groups

Using one's unique cultural aesthetic and understanding

Created unique embroidery art,

And use it to decorate one's clothing and daily life.

 白族刺绣的历史可以追溯到三千多年前，

早在汉晋时期，

大理白族就已经掌握了纺织和印染技术，

刺绣之风在南诏大理国时期尤为盛行。

刺绣不仅是白族妇女展示才智和聪颖的重要方式，

也是衡量一位少女是否聪明的重要标志。

刺绣品通常自产自销，互赠有无，

体现了白族人民对美好生活的向往和追求。

The history of Bai embroidery can be traced back to over three thousand years ago,

As early as the Han and Jin dynasties,

The Bai ethnic group in Dali has already mastered textile printing and dyeing technologies,

The trend of embroidery was particularly prevalent during the period of Nanzhao Dali Kingdom.

Embroidery is not only an important way for Bai women to showcase their talents and intelligence,

It is also an important indicator to measure whether a young girl is intelligent.

Embroidery products are usually self-produced and sold, with mutual gifts,

It reflects the longing and pursuit of the Bai people for a better life.

图案丰富：

白族刺绣的图案取材广泛，

多来源于人们的日常生活，

如花草树果、鸟兽鱼虫、日月星辰等。

常用图案有牡丹、佛手、石榴、菊、桃、梅、竹等花果及狮、虎、龙、凤、金鱼、公鸡、

松鼠、蝴蝶等动物和几何图形。

这些图案不仅美观大方，

而且寓意深远，

寄托了白族人民对美好生活的向往和祝福。

Rich patterns:

The patterns used in Bai embroidery are widely sourced,

Mostly derived from people's daily lives,

Flowers, grasses, trees, fruits, birds, animals, fish, insects, sun, moon, stars, etc.

Common patterns include peony, Buddha's hand, pomegranate, chrysanthemum, peach, plum, bamboo and other flowers and fruits, as well as lions, tigers, dragons, phoenixes, goldfish, roosters, etc.

Squirrels, butterflies, and other animals and geometric shapes.

These patterns are not only beautiful and elegant,

And with profound implications,

It embodies the longing and blessings of the Bai people for a better life.

 色彩鲜艳：

白族刺绣的色彩以红、蓝、绿、

黑、白、紫等鲜艳的颜色为主，

对比鲜明，符合白族人民对色彩的独特审美。

这些色彩的运用不仅使刺绣作品更加生动逼真，

而且富有民族特色。

针法多样：

白族刺绣的针法多样，

包括平绣、锁绣、打花、挑花、盘绣等。

不同的针法适用于不同的图案和绣制位置，

使刺绣作品更加精致细腻。

Vibrant colours:

The colours of Bai embroidery are red, blue, and green

Black, white, purple and other bright colours are the main ones,

Clear contrast, in line with the unique aesthetic of the Bai people towards colour.

The use of these colours not only makes embroidery works more vivid and realistic,

And it is rich in ethnic characteristics.

Diverse needlework techniques:

The embroidery techniques of the Bai ethnic group are diverse,

Including flat embroidery, lock embroidery, flower embroidery, pick embroidery, plate embroidery, etc.

Different needlework techniques are suitable for different patterns and embroidery positions,

Make embroidery works more exquisite and delicate.

白族刺绣广泛应用于服饰、

头饰、鞋帽、裹背、

针线包、枕套、帐帘等日常生活用品中。

这些刺绣作品不仅具有实用价值，

而且富有艺术美感，

成为白族人民生活中不可或缺的一部分。

Bai embroidery is widely used in clothing

Headwear, shoes and hats, back wraps

In daily necessities such as sewing bags, pillowcases, curtains, etc.

These embroidery works not only have practical value,

And it is rich in artistic beauty,

Becoming an indispensable part of the lives of the Bai people.

 行于大理白族聚居区各县城乡。

广泛运用于服饰、头饰、鞋帽、裹背、针线包、枕套、帐帘等日常生活用品。

常用图案有牡丹、佛手、石榴、菊、桃、梅、

竹等花果及狮、虎、龙、凤、金鱼、公鸡、松鼠、

蝴蝶等动物和几何图形。

刺绣前或是直绘图样，或是剪纸作底，

再用各色彩线配绣。

绣硬件绣品时，可把绣品直接置于手上；

绣软件大物时，则用花绷作圈架。

图案以洱源、剑川最繁富，

色彩则以大理下关山区最艳丽。

在农村，刺绣水平如何是衡量一位少女才智聪颖与否的重要标志。

刺绣品以往自产自销，互赠有无。

Travelling in urban and rural areas of various counties in the Dali Bai ethnic settlement area.

Widely used in daily necessities such as clothing, headwear, shoes and hats, wraps, sewing bags, pillowcases, curtains, etc.

Common patterns include peony, Buddha's hand, pomegranate, chrysanthemum, peach, and plum.

Bamboo and other flowers and fruits, as well as lions, tigers, dragons, phoenixes, goldfish, roosters, squirrels

Butterflies and other animals, as well as geometric shapes.

Before embroidery, the pattern is either directly drawn or Paper Cuttings are used as the base,

Use various coloured threads to embroider.

When embroidering hardware embroidery, the embroidery can be directly placed on the hand;

When embroidering large objects with software, use a floral frame as a hoop.

The patterns are most abundant in Eryuan and Jianchuan,

The colours are most vibrant in the Xiaguan Mountain area of Dali.

In rural areas, the level of embroidery is an important indicator of a young girl's intelligence and intelligence.

Embroidery products used to be self-produced and sold, with or without mutual gifts.

白族刺绣的内容多取材于自然，

内涵丰富，主要包括生殖崇拜、

吉祥纳福、避邪禳灾和宗教信仰四个方面。

这些刺绣作品不仅反映了白族人

民对自然的敬畏和崇拜，

也体现了他们对美好生活的追求和向往。

The content of Bai embroidery is mostly based on nature,

Rich in connotation, mainly including reproductive worship

There are four aspects: auspiciousness and blessings, avoidance of evil and disasters, and religious beliefs.

These embroidery works not only reflect the Bai people

The reverence and worship of nature by the people,

It also reflects their pursuit and longing for a better life.

白族刺绣讲究图案的搭配和色彩的选择，

图案生动、色彩绚丽、艳而不俗，

具有较高的美感及欣赏价值，

是表现一个民族生活情趣及手工艺的重要手段，

是民族文化的重要组成部分，

更是白族精神素质的外在表现。

Bai embroidery emphasizes the combination of patterns and the selection of colours,

The patterns are vivid, the colours are brilliant, and they are both vibrant and impressive,

Having high aesthetic and appreciation value,

It is an important means of expressing the taste of a nation's life and handicrafts,

It is an important component of national culture,

It is also an external manifestation of the spiritual quality of the Bai ethnic group.

为了保护和传承白族刺绣这一非物质文化遗产，

云南省和大理州政府采取了一系列措施。

例如，建立了大理文化生态保护实验区和白族刺绣传习所，支持鼓励传承人开展传习培训活动。

同时，通过进校园、

进社区等活动，加大宣传保护力度，

使白族刺绣得到更好地保护传承。

To protect and inherit the intangible cultural heritage of Bai embroidery,

The governments of Yunnan Province and Dali Prefecture have taken a series of measures.

For example, the Dali Cultural Ecological Protection Experimental Zone and the Bai Embroidery Transmission Institute have been established to support and encourage inheritors to carry out transmission and training activities.

Meanwhile, by entering the campus

Engage in community activities and increase publicity and protection efforts,

To better protect and inherit Bai embroidery.

非遗白族刺绣是一种具有深厚文

化底蕴和独特艺术魅力的手工艺。

它不仅体现了白族人民的智慧和创造力，

也承载了白族人民对美好生活的向往和祝福。

在未来的发展中，

我们应该继续加强保护和传承工作，

让这一非物质文化遗产焕发出更加绚丽的光彩。

Intangible cultural heritage Bai ethnic embroidery is a profound cultural heritage.

Handicrafts that embody cultural heritage and unique artistic charm.

It not only embodies the wisdom and creativity of the Bai people,

It also carries the longing and blessings of the Bai people for a better life.

In the future development,

We should continue to strengthen the protection and inheritance work,

Let this intangible cultural heritage shine even more brilliantly.

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