Abstract:

To research the difference of pouch color in different regions, physical colors of North and South pouch collection in Jiangnan University folk costume centre were analyzed based on Munsell color system and a conclusion of color extraction by using color analysis software was achieved. It is found that South pouch is mainly of cool color with thread color of 3 - 5 kinds. The color is manly high in clarity. South pouch is tasteful and restrained. It reflects dignified modesty. North Pouch is bright-colored and beautiful. The thread color is more than 5 types. The color is very bright by using complementary color contrast. It reflects gorgeous of its own. The reason of different artistic feature is contributed to the difference of North and South position. It causes people have their own preference with the color. The formation of color preference is the basic of color difference in South and North positions.

Key words: pouch, Munsell color system, North and South region, color difference