The Relationship between National Costume and Geographical Environment

1. The raw materials of clothing come from different geographical environments.

China's subtropical Hangjiahu area in Zhejiang and the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong are the production bases of China silk, and all kinds of silk people wear come from silkworms. Xinjiang is located in the northwest inland of China, with strong solar radiation, and is the most important long-staple cotton producing area in China. People's favorite sweaters and leather garments are mainly made of wool and various kinds of leather which are abundant in pastoral areas in western China.

2. Clothing style is closely related to regional characteristics.

The costumes of the Oroqen, Dahan and Ewenki nationalities in the northeast are quite different from those in the southwest due to the different temperatures. As we all know, on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, where the roof of the world and the daily temperature difference are relatively large, Tibetans often wear an "asymmetric" robe with bare arms, that is, a leather robe with only one sleeve to adapt to the changeable climate of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

3. The change of clothing is closely related to climate change.

In areas with distinct seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter, it is customary to change into single clothes, jackets, cotton and leather according to seasonal changes. At present, people generally want to buy several sets of clothes suitable for the season, such as men's short sleeves in summer, casual clothes in spring and autumn, ski shirts, leather jackets and sweaters in winter. In Kunming, Yunnan, where the seasons are like spring, another cultural landscape of "people wear clothes all year round" has been formed.

Extended data:

Geographical environment has a direct impact on the material and shape of clothing. The complex and diverse natural conditions and ecological environment make the clothing fabrics and styles selected by all ethnic groups adapt to the ecological environment. Most of the materials used in traditional costumes of various ethnic groups in various places are local materials.

Animal husbandry in western Yunnan is relatively developed, generally raising sheep and some yaks, which can ensure that sheepskin, wool and yak hair are used for people's appearance. From livestock breeding to clothing processing, it is basically done by each family. Ethnic groups in other areas sew clothes with natural fiber cloth, brocade and homespun such as hemp and cotton. More than forty years ago, the production of national costumes was mostly done by hand.

In recent decades, due to the rapid economic development, many handicrafts have gradually given way to the mechanical processing industry, and industrial cotton and wool products have occupied most of the market. Therefore, the material sources of various ethnic groups have changed greatly. For example:

Long clothes (robes), skirts, trousers and boots commonly worn by Tibetans, Pumi and Mosuo people; Clothes and trousers of Yi, Naxi, Bai and some Han and Miao men; Han, Bai, Yi, Dai, Achang, Manchu, Naxi, Lahu, Zhuang, Yao, Hani, Lisu and Hui; .

Dai, Bulang, Jingpo, Achang, De 'ang, Wa, Hani, Jino, Miao, Tibetan, Nu and Lisu. If you divide it carefully, it is estimated that there are more than dozens.