COMPARATIVE STUDY ON PATTERN CHARACTERISTICS AND CULTURAL CONNOTATION OF ZHUANG, MIAO, AND DONG ETHNIC BROCADE IN GUANGXI, CHINA

Abstract

In order to promote the more active protection and inheritance of ethnic minority
brocade culture in Guangxi, and to address the issue of existing theoretical achievements
mainly focusing on single ethnic brocade research and the relative lack of comparative research
on multi- ethnic brocade, this study explores the similarities and differences in the pattern
characteristics and cultural connotations of Zhuang, Miao, and Dong ethnic brocade in Guangxi
through literature research, in- depth interviews, field research, and comparative analysis. A
systematic comparative analysis is conducted on the weaving techniques, raw materials,
selection, expression forms, totem worship, cultural connotations, and color combinations of
Zhuang, Miao, and Dong ethnic brocade patterns. The research results indicate that there are
commonalities in the weaving process, weaving materials, and expression forms of the Zhuang,
Miao, and Dong ethnic brocade patterns in Guangxi, while maintaining ethnic individuality in
totem worship, cultural connotations, and color matching. The core culture that explains the
mutual exchange and integration of the tapestry cultures of different ethnic minorities while
maintaining individuality.