Yixin Hu, Mengqian Liu

Mengqian Liu

December 31, 2025

Nanhua Yi embroidery culture, Cultural gene translation, Gene pedigree map, Product design.

Objective: In view of the aging of the inheritance population, the homogenization of products and the lack of cultural and creative integration faced by Nanhua Yi embroidery, the cultural genes in its intangible cultural heritage are excavated, and the translation path and product development mode conforming to the contemporary context are explored to promote the living inheritance and cultural resource transformation of Nanhua Yi embroidery intangible cultural heritage. Methods: The embroidery patterns, colors and crafts of Yi nationality in Nanhua were obtained, and the core elements were extracted by pattern extraction and decorative meaning interpretation, and the database was established. Through market research, user questionnaires and interviews, the needs are clarified, and then symbol simplification, color innovation and process improvement are used to evaluate and optimize from the dimensions of cultural presentation and market feedback. Results: The traditional patterns such as sun pattern and fire pattern were extracted successfully, and the main colors were red, yellow and black with modern colors, combining traditional culture with manual embroidery. Conclusion This practice provides an effective example for the intangible cultural heritage of Yi embroidery in Nanhua, which is helpful to enhance its market competitiveness, assist rural revitalization and national culture dissemination, and provide reference for the integration of similar intangible cultural heritage.

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