Abstract:

As one of apparel cultures, the design patterns on west Hunan minorities costumes are rich in form and brilliant in color. Among them, the geometric abstract patterns are very important parts. Based on the culture & histories of several minorities in west Hunan, this paper presents the traditional aesthetics behind the geometric design patterns in west Hunan minorities, summarizes the unique aesthetics on several typical design patterns, and researches into implied meaning behind these patterns. Geometric abstract design patterns on west Hunan minorities costumes provides first-hand information for the research on minority folk cultures, and local conditions and customs, gives inspirations to contemporary design as well.