Application Of Traditional Cut - Insole Process In Weifang Area In Garment Design

Weifang is a prefecture-level city in central Shandong province, it’s also a historical city with numerous historical relics and traditional crafts, such as kite flying, Annual Board of Yangjiabu, Gaomi paper-cut and cut pile insole. Kite flying is a traditional custom among the people in Weifang in spring time. Annual Board of Yangjiabu, one of the three most famous Chinese folk paintings in history, began from the end of the Ming Dynasty. The subjects of Annual Board of Yangjiabu are various, which include flowers, beauties, landscapes, characters from myths and legends. The architecture skills such as concise lines and bright colors reflect the distinctive characteristics of people in Weifang. Papercutting, the art of cutting paper designs, has a history of over in the city of Gaomi. This widespread handicraft has unique styles, such as strong contrast in color, straight and simple line and exaggerated outline. The characters mostly come from the dramatic stories, flowers and birds, as well as some fantastic symbols.