STUDY OF MIAO EMBROIDERY: SEMIOTICS OF PATTERNS AND ARTISTIC VALUE

Abstract

Purpose. This study aims to analyze and interpret the semiotic characteristics of Qiandongnan Miao
embroidery patterns based on Morris's semiotic trichotomy. It seeks to explore methods and pathways for the
application and transformation of ethnic embroidery patterns in modern cultural and creative design.
Methodology. Through field research in the Qiandongnan Miao area, literature collection, and design
practice, the study investigates the representative semiotic characteristics of Qiandongnan Miao embroidery
patterns in terms of decoration and color. Using Morris's semiotic trichotomy, the research interprets the
semiotic relationships among Qiandongnan Miao embroidery patterns from the perspectives of syntactics,
pragmatics, and semantics. It explores the innovative application scenarios of traditional cultural symbols in
contemporary design contexts.
Results. Qiandongnan Miao embroidery patterns exhibit distinct artistic features, regional
characteristics, and aesthetic tendencies. By extracting the semiotic elements of decoration and color from the
dimensions of syntactics, pragmatics, and semantics, the study explores the multiple transformations and
innovative application possibilities of Qiandongnan Miao embroidery pattern design elements. This not only
allows modern design products to incorporate ethnic cultural characteristics but also contributes to the
inheritance and development of Qiandongnan Miao embroidery patterns.
Scientific novelty. This research applies Morris's semiotic trichotomy to the interpretation of
Qiandongnan Miao embroidery patterns, providing a new perspective for the cultural connotation and design
transformation of traditional embroidery patterns. It explores the pathways and application models for
transforming traditional cultural symbols in modern design, seeking ways to integrate traditional culture with
contemporary design.
Practical significance. The study offers new ideas and references for interpreting and researching
Qiandongnan Miao embroidery patterns from a semiotic perspective. It provides references and insights for
related design fields.