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Hmong Silver Dediščinsko krilo by Zehui Ni

Hmong Silver Dediščinsko krilo by Zehui Ni is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje kostumov in oblačil dediščine Competition Category.


SrebrnaOblikovanje kostumov· 2024

Hmong Silver Dediščinsko krilo

by Zehui Ni

Client: Jing Que

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Oblikovanje kostumov Category

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The Design

About Hmong Silver Dediščinsko krilo

Krila dediščine Mamian, cenjena v obdobjih dinastij Qing in Ming, so priljubljena zaradi svoje simbolike moči in trdnosti. Dve izjemni tehniki iz orientalske zgodovine – sedefne intarzije in srebrna obrt Hmong – služita kot temelj tega modela. Posedovanje krila dediščine Mamian je podobno posedovanju delčka orientalske skrivnosti. To je praznovanje naravnih čudes, človeške iznajdljivosti in brezčasnega stremljenja k lepoti, ki presega obdobja in kulture.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Hmong Silver Dediščinsko krilo je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Hmong Silver Dediščinsko krilo se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Hmong Silver Dediščinsko krilo je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Popular in the Qing and Ming Dynasties, the Horse-Faced Mamian skirts are beloved for their symbolism. The stallion has long symbolized power, strength, and virility. Wearing a horse-faced skirt was a revering statement for sophistication and wealth.

The Mamian skirts were worn by Empress Dowager Cixi in the Qing Dynasty and Princess Diana. Today, they are worn as a day to day garment in Asia and a symbol of cultural pride.
Dimensions & Packaging
Length: 103 cm
Width: 45 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Tags
Hmong Silver/ Oriental / Pearl Inlay / Mamian Skirt / Horse-faced Skirts
Production Technology
This project is utilized through fabric and woven methods to resemble the pearl inlay technique using Hmong silver designs.
Design Challenge
There are myriad of stories hidden within its lustrous folds, these silver artifacts are passed down from generation to generation, linking the old with the new, the past with the future. Each intricate pattern is inspired by nature and the cosmos, a delicate dance of the earth and stars, intertwined with tales of love, resilience, and triumph.

In its gleam, we honor the hands and hearts that have breathed life into this ageless tradition through the design. Finding a reflection of humanity's eternal quest for meaning, connection, and beauty.
Research
Two exquisite techniques are used as inspiration for this design, pearl inlay and Hmong silver.

Pearl Inlay is traditionally a furniture technique made from the iridescent inner lining of pearl oysters and abalone, this meticulous technique is both a testament to artisanal skill and nature’s splendor.

The artistry of the Hmong silver knows no boundaries of time. Forged by the hands of skilled Hmong artisans, the Hmong silver work is a distinctive expression of intricate stories, myths, and aspirations, that speak of the Hmong connection to the land, ancestors, and future generations.
Inspiration
A brilliant dance between two exquisite techniques in oriental history : mother of pearl inlays and Hmong silver craft serves as the foundation for this design.

Imagine the very essence of the sea - the allure of its depths, the mysteries of its shimmering inhabitants - captured and rendered into tangible, breathtaking pieces for everyday wear.
Project Duration
12 Months, Changsha, China
Operation Flow
The Hmong Silver Heritage Skirt is designed for modern wear, from casual to ceremonial. The intricate pearl inlay and silver craft details invite closer inspection and conversation, transforms into a canvas of cultural storytelling, weaving together the past and present in its elegant folds.
Image Credits
Yuxi Li
Zehui Ni

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