Chinese dragons “home textiles inspired by chinese dragons”
Loading...
Date
2021-08
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
UMT, Lhr
Abstract
Having a history that goes back to thousands of years, China is known as being the oldest in terms of cultures in the world. There are many important elements of the Chinese culture such as music, cuisine, architecture, philosophy, martial arts, literature, visual and martial arts, etc. but what attracts me the most about their culture are the Chinese dragons as they are a legendary symbol in the mythology of their culture. It has been associated with the Chinese culture since the very beginning of their civilization so it became the symbol of the nation. A Chinese dragon is said to possess different elements of several different animals within itself because each part of its body resembles that of another animal. It consists of a tail which is just like that of a snake, horns just like a deer, eyes like those of a lobster, claws of an eagle, the muzzle of a dog, and a lion’s mane. Altogether, it’s nothing but a mixture of them all. I have always been fascinated by mythological creatures and myths in general. So, when I was allowed to choose a theme for my final year project, I had to avail it and come up with something of my taste. I chose Chinese Dragons because I found myself highly inspired by them as they are magnificent beasts and represent power. I was also impressed by the intricate detailing along with the combinations of different colors and textures. For this thesis, the aim is to develop some soulful textile prints by utilizing the best of my skills and several different techniques which I have been taught during the four years of my degree. The final development will be portrayed on Home Textiles and all the steps throughout the journey will be documented and showcased along with the final products in the thesis display.