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Difference between the costumes of Black Yi and White Yi

Color Difference, Pattern Difference and so on.

1, color difference: the costumes of Black Yi are mainly based on black, which is regarded as the traditional color of Black Yi, representing mystery, solemnity and depth. The common colors in the costumes of the Black Yi are black, dark gray and so on. White Yi costumes are mainly characterized by white, which symbolizes purity, freshness and light. The common colors in the costumes of the White Yi are white and light gray.

2. Patterns: The dress patterns of the Black Yi are relatively simple, mainly geometric patterns, such as straight lines, triangles, diamonds and so on. Geometric patterns reflect the traditional aesthetic concepts and cultural characteristics of the Black Yi. White Yi dress pattern is more rich and diverse, common patterns of flowers, plants and animals, etc., reflecting the worship and love of the white Yi people to the natural world.