Chinese clothing is not only externally elegant but it also symbolizes culture and communicates its ...

1. Modern Chinese Clothing
Chinese clothing is not only externally elegant but it also symbolizes culture and communicates its
own vitality. Archeological remains from the Shantingtung culture unearthed objects like bone
sewing needles, stone beads and shells with holes in them clearly pointing out the use of
ornamentation and sewing in that age. Clothing associated with colors was prevalent; red was the
color for summer, green for spring, black for winters and white represented of autumns.
Ancient Chinese clothing favored darker colors and a fully developed system of matching,
coordinating and contrasting colors and shades was used in apparels. Modern Chinese clothing has
combined the ancient symbols of good fortune with the more modern fashion aesthetics in the
Chinese modern clothing. A wide range of eye catchy designs for children and young people's
clothing is designed in modern China, which includes lions, deities and masks of Chinese opera
characters. Modern silhouettes are increasingly using designs and appliqué bronzes from the
ancient clothing. Prints, weaves, embroideries, and motifs from the ancient culture merge with new
age fabrics and styles to create modern Chinese clothing.
Distinctive and unusual designs from centuries gone by like the dragon and clouds embroideries
used on robes meant for emperors are making a come back with modern Chinese clothing. These
motifs and designs are beautiful and also symbolize ancient culture. The nine dragon and five cloud
design was to bring good fortune to its wearer, and the design still holds it's auspicious significance
with modern china. The amalgamation of this modern and ancient apparel, trends and symbolism is
attractive and earthy. The traditional macramé is broadly used in modern Chinese clothing for
ornamental purposes. It is used on borders, shoulders, pockets, openings, bodices and seams. The
modern bridal tiara is another successful combination of traditional and modern in its Sung dynasty
design. Traditional pendants and Sash in traditional colors of red, green and blue embroidered in the
Hunan province style is still in existence.
The Chinese modern clothing springs from traditional designs and customs. Today social occasions
still see men dressed in a refined traditional long gown. Women too wear a modified form of fashion
from the Ch'ing Dynasty. There is no end to the variations to these ancient clothes in height, length
and width and ornamentation. Even the silk making, weaving and spinning techniques from the past
have been developed with modernity and textile industries grown around them. Chinese modern
clothing hence helps people not only in china but around the world enjoy traditional features and
modern chic in clothing apparels.
The most influential of all ancient times is perhaps the Shang dynasty when silk weaving, spinning
and making had been developed. The modern Chinese clothing is visually different yet deeply rooted
and interwoven with history. Ancient Chinese art and clothing has and will remain to influence
modern Chinese clothing majorly. Culturally, china is neither fully modern nor traditional; this is
evident in their lifestyle, modern adaptations of ancient way of dressing and even through ancient
art forms depicted as motifs on modern clothing. Despite the advent of western influences and the
business suit and 'jeans' in the country, china and modern Chinese clothing remains deeply rooted in
the country's history and ancient religion and practices.

2. By: Christopher Schwebius
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