Research of Constitutive Elements of the Miao Traditional Costume’s Beauty

Aiqing TANG

Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, 255049, CHINA

Abstract: Miao traditional costume possesses its unique style, different from other ethnic costumes, which Miao people formed in its specific historical conditions. Miao costume is an important part of Miao nationality culture system. It has harmonious and natural, gorgeous and sprightly, complex and luxury as the main features. Miao costume has strong national characteristic, numerous styles, rich colors, magnificent patterns and exquisite silver, which is the cultural heritage the Miao formed in the long history of practice, reflecting the Miao’s unique aesthetic ideology. Exploring constitutive elements of the Miao traditional costume’s beauty, which can contribute to the heritage and development of Miao costume culture, and have a positive influence on modern fashion design.

Keywords: The Miao; Costume’s beauty; Constitutive elements; Aesthetic ideology