Effects of the Silk Road on Chinese Fabric Pattern Design

Abstract:

After its opening, the Silk Road made its effects felt in the theme, format, and colors of pattern design of Chinese fabrics. In terms of themes, new figures of plants, animals and deity were presented. In terms of format, string of beads was originated from the western regions culture. Application and development of the gold-weaving techniques made fabric more magnificent and wealthy in color.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 796)
• Pages: 542-548
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.796.542
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Sun Sun, Mi Mi Wang
• Keywords: Color, Fabric, Format, Pattern, Silk, Theme

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