Chinese Embroidered Shoes
Article by Danica
In Chinese traditional marriage custom, a pair of shoes is a mascot. That because in Chinese, the word shoe has the same Pinyin with another word which means together. In some places shoes as a gift of wedding, and it has the implied meaning that is to have a happy life for young couples.
Shoes are the important part of the Chinese shoes culture. In ancient China, shoe was generally called "foot clothing". Shoes not only have the decorative function, but also a sign of the rank. In ancient times, Chinese people even make a strict etiquette.
From the manufacture craft, shoe is an art. It is rich in culture, history and artistic value. The shoe culture has a close relationship with folklore, aesthetics and archaeology. It performances a nation's material and spiritual civilization.
The development of Chinese shoes had experienced a period that from simple to complex. And it has a long history. From ancient times to modern times, there are numerous shoes have been created. They are rich in design, color and technique.
The ancient Chinese made much account of the shoe etiquette. In Zhou Dynasty, people have the custom to put off their shoes when they enter the inside of house. People usually walk barefoot indoors. If people wear shoes to see the padshah, he will subject to fatal disaster. In Han Dynasty, there is even a rule, that people who are guilty can't wear shoes. The rule that people can't wear shoes indoors has changed until Tang Dynasty.
The inspiration of embroidery shoes comes from life. The theme is the folk culture and custom. The basic reference patterns are birds, flowers, insects, fruits and even the drama character. The auspicious references symbolize the beauty of life. China has more than 20 ethnic minorities wear the embroidered shoes as a national characteristic. So, embroidered shoes can be called Chinese shoes.
Nowadays, people's life views have changed a lot. They advocate a natural and healthy life. Nostalgia has become a common thing in p! eople' h earts. Wearing a pair of cloth shoes is popular with those modish young people. When compared with other shoes, cloth shoes have a wide application of space; people can wear it for leisure, travel and other occasion. the stylish and beautiful embroidered shoes have become a sign of Chinese women. We can many beautiful embroidered shoes on sale in the market.
Summary: The embroidered shoes now take up a part of the fashion world. This article will talk about the Chinese idiomatical embroidered shoes.
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