Revitalizing Heritage: Integrating Suzhou Double-Sided Embroidery into Modern Chinese Casualwear
List of Authors
Husaini Yaacob, Zou Ying
Keyword
Embroidery from Suzhou, traditional Chinese clothing, sustainable fashion, casualwear
Abstract
The preservation of China's cultural legacy through the incorporation of Suzhou double-sided embroidery, a traditional Chinese skill, into modern casualwear is the focus of this study. The history of Suzhou embroidery can be traced back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. This style of embroidery is characterized by delicate silk fabric and complex double-sided stitching. The demand for traditional crafts has declined due to fast modernization, globalization, and changing consumer preferences, putting Suzhou embroidery at risk of extinction. The authors of this study argue that modern casualwear including Suzhou embroidery can bring in new customers, boost cultural pride, and provide craftspeople with stable incomes. Examining creative approaches to bringing this craft into everyday fashion, consumer views, and artistic influences are the goals of this project, which will use a deductive research technique. Aesthetic impact, historical relevance, and market feasibility of Suzhou needlework in casualwear will be the primary data points obtained from surveys of individuals working in Suzhou embroidery. The results should shed light on the fine line that exists between preserving traditions and following current fashion trends, showing how sustainable, culturally appropriate clothing choices can bring new life to Suzhou embroidery while still appealing to modern customers' beliefs.