Embroidery patterns of Hui'an female clothing in Dazuo village and its interpretation

Based on analysis of themes,structures and colors in Dazuo embroidery patterns,this paper has elaborated that Dazuo embroidery patterns can be classified into four categories: marine bionic patterns,daily-life-scene patterns,ancient geometric patterns and auspicious patterns with phoenix or peony. The embroidery geometric patterns could be a free and independent form or a form of parallel different zones with different themes; the embroidery pattern colors are originated and exacted from nature with red,yellow,blue and green in vivid contrast,which are vivid but not common. Embroidery patterns of Hui'an female clothing is integrated with Minyue culture,marine culture and mainland culture,and is a valuable culture heritage for the study of traditional clothing of multiple cultures in fusion.