THREE-DIMENSIONAL SUFACE DESIGN INSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL XIAMEN BEAD EMBROIDERY

Abstract

Xiamen bead embroidery is a unique traditional handicraft in the southern Fujian region of China and is part of China's national intangible cultural heritage. Its exquisite skills and cultural background lead to innovative design opportunities and challenges. As the traditional Xiamen bead embroidery technique is a core element and three-dimensional craftsmanship is an important aspect of the inherited technique, this study explores the possibility of applying three-dimensional surface design in the field of wearable accessory design. Through field research, case studies, literature review and other methods, firstly, the history, culture, and techniques of bead embroidery in Xiamen are understood. Second, design experiments will be used to analyse how Xiamen beadwork techniques can be combined with mixed media. Contemporary bead embroidery was selected to show the design concepts and potential of traditional Xiamen bead embroidery in the field of 3D surface design. The combination of traditional and modern craftsmanship will be explored to combine traditional cultural elements with modern fashion.

Finally, the results of this study will fully excavate and extract the three-dimensional capabilities of Xiamen bead embroidery, synthesize modern aesthetic design and mixed-media materials, bring more expressions into the modern product design of Xiamen bead embroidery, improve the design aesthetics of local handicrafts, and provide practical experience in the integration of traditional handicrafts with modern design.

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