Abstract:

In order to understand the modeling gulture and making process od traditional Han folk waist pouches in eastern Zhejiang province (Zhedong), a collection of 49 pieces waist pouches from Taizhou Embroidery Museum have been studied. These pouches can be mainly divided into bowl-shaped and long belt-shaped, and the former is in majority. By the introduction of the making process of the most sophisticated category A, the ezquisiteness of internal structure adn elegance of decoration can be learnt. The elegant modeling and decorative style reflects the elaborate and ingenuity of traditional folk emotion, the abndance of plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum in decorative patterns can be explained by the prevalence of Taoism and literati spirits in Zhedong district. As traditional folk practical items, these folk waist pouches not only show the traditional arts ideology of "favorable climate, proper place, matching materials and ingenious handcraft", but also embed the pure and deep folk emotion of traditional Han people.

Key words: Zhedong waist pouch, modeling, making process, regional culture