Research On The "Huabei" Of The Miao Minasu Branch In Nayong County, Guizhou Province

The Mengasu branch of Nanyong county in Guizhou province is one of the four Miao sub-branches of Nanyong Miao nationality.With the high and cold environment of nature Mengasu has formed its own unique costume culture."HuaBei"similar to the shape of common shawl,is also known as "flower coat" in Guizhou."HuaBei " is not only a dress but also a decoration.Both men and women in MengAsu wear"HuaBei"."HuaBei" is one of the most decorated parts of their costumes."HuaBei",also known as cloud shoulder in ancient China.In terms of origin,the author tends to agree that the "HuaBei"originated from the ancient MengAsu minority in the north of Nayong county.Unfolding "HuaBei " it is a piece of rectangular fabric,through the lace,the embroidery(or wax dyeing,weaving,collage and edge shown on a white piece of their own weaving linen or cotton(length varies from person to person).It is the most distinct characteristic from other branches of the Miao nationality.The production process of "HuaBei" of Mengasu is complex and exquisite."HuaBei" mainly consists of three parts:the main flower,the auxiliary flower and the edge embroidery.When making,a large "HuaBei" will be divided into small embroidery pieces and completed separately.The "HuaBei" of the male and female style of Nayong Mengasu is basically the same except for the length.There are three styles of "HuaBei":two type,three type and four type."HuaBei"production in the local materials,hemp and ramie is the most commonly used raw materials for the Mengasu knitting.There are two kinds of decorative forms of "HuaBei" in Mengasu,Nanyong county,one is the"HuaBei" which is usually decorated with embroidery,and the other is the "HuaBei" which is decorated with batik and embroidery.There are three types of patterns of "HuaBei" in Mengasu county,Nayong county:animal pattern,such as fish flower,tiger claw flower,flower chicken claw flower,etc.Plant patterns,such as snail flowers,peach flowers,etc.Equipment patterns,such as sickle,rake teeth,etc.Its"HuaBei" tonal basically with red,yellow give priority to,black,white is auxiliary,colour is bright bright bright brilliant.The composition of the "HuaBei" of Mengasu pursues contrast and unity,symmetry and harmony."HuaBei" in harmony,have heat preservation,in addition to protect its own functional and decorative effect,also act as a special culture medium-as strangers or get to know each other is not deep medium of communication that young men and women,the necessities and weddings,to send,plays an important role in social life.The " HuaBei ",also known as "the history that hangs over the body",records their past years,their designs also show their deep nostalgia,admiration and respect for their ancestors and their respect for nature.In the age of urbanization,how to continue this old skill is an urgent problem.