Shes female costumes pattern in Ningde and Xiapu of Fujian

Shes dress is the most eye-catching signs in Shes culture,and Shes costumes embroidered on the clothing is the most important decoration.Based on the filed investigations in several villages in Ningde and Xiapu,Fujian,this article introduced the characteristics and differences of Ningde and Xiapu Shes costumes and the theme and performance of the pattern,for examples,the phoenix pattern,Quanya pattern,fish pattern,lotus pattern,butterfly pattern,discussed the totem worship,reproductive worship,women worship,and other cultural factors in Shes costumes.These costumes patterns in the form of ridge or diamond,have both decoration and beautification functions.It contains the outlook of She′s people on life,values and national beliefs,habits,and other deep meanings.