Types and formative characteristics of the costumes worn by Northeastern Chinese minorities - Focusing on Daur, Ewenki, Oroqen and Hezhen - 중국 동북부 지역 소수민족 복식의 유형과 조형적 특성 - 다우르족, 어원커족, 어르첸족, 허저족을 중심으로 -
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This study aims to analyze the traditional attire of four ethnic minority groups in Northeastern China: Daur, Ewenki, Oroqen, and Hezhen, considering their natural environment, lifestyles, and cultural influences. A literature review of academic papers, books, and online resources was conducted, along with indirect investigations through artifacts. The Daur people, being equestrian, have garments with deep slits, vibrant colors, and elaborate decorations. The Ewenki people wear clothes made of fabric in the summer and primarily deer skin in the winter, and their clothing is simple and not flashy. The Oroqen people’s clothing typically has slits at the front, back, or on both sides, and they wear a waist belt. The Hezhen people, an ethnic group that primarily hunts and fishes, wear two-piece clothing with a hip-length top and pants or other fur-trimmed garments. All groups incorporate symbolic patterns influenced by Shamanism, along with animal headgear and leather shoes. We observed that the traditional costumes of ethnic minority groups in Northeastern China share many commonalities in form, but there are detailed differences in material, shape, color, and decoration due to unique geographical and climatic characteristics as well as differences in livelihood. Additionally, the structure of clothing varies depending on each tribe’s shamanistic practices and lifestyle.
Ⅱ. Geographical and EthnicCharacteristics
1. Geographical features of Northeast China
2. Minorities in the northeast region
Ⅲ. Costumes of Ethnic Minorities inthe Northeast Region
1. Costumes of Daur
2. Costumes of Ewenki
3. Costumes of Oroqen
4. Costumes of Hezhen
Ⅳ. Comparison of Costumes of EthnicMinorities in the Northeast Region
1. Clothes
2. Hats and headdress
3. Shoes
Ⅴ. Conclusion