Don't let Chinese craftsman go old

From March 26th to 28th, 2015, designer Jiang Xi and her own independent accessory brand “CICI CHEUNG Xie Shang” held a new product preview of the autumn/winter 2015 series in the Beijing 798 Art District and Hall. After trying to publish a fashion show that collaborated with fashion designer brands such as Jicheng Jicheng, Jiang Xi wanted to return the accessories to a static pure display space.

As the first independent accessory designer brand in China, CICI CHEUNG has always advocated the concept of contemporary oriental aesthetics and persisted in using Chinese ancient slow-embroidered handicrafts. This time, it chose statically to release new products, hoping to leave more time and space for everyone. To feel the culture and crafts behind the works is a tribute and appeal to the Chinese handmade spirit! In addition, on the new product preview, Jiang Xi also brought together a group of “Yao Zhai Xi Niang” photographic exhibitions with the emerging photographer Hu Jia, which evoked sound for Chinese traditional craftsmen and hoped to use “CICI CHEUNG Hee Shang” and In photography, everyone can use actual actions to support Chinese craftspeople and support Chinese craftsmanship, not just focus.

"CICI CHUENG He Xi" 2015 autumn and winter series "porcelain" inspiration also thought of thinking and understanding of oriental art. In the year of Blessing of the Sheep, the five elements belong to the soil. Designer Jiang Xi inspired the “earth”, and the earth’s great “porcelain” also, porcelain, the refinement of water and soil, the sublimation of earth and fire, shape, color, enamel All models reflect the essence of oriental aesthetics, so they take the "Mei-bottle" and "Yuhuchun" of the ceramics during the peak period of the Song Dynasty; the "red ink", "blue sky" and "blue sky" of the monochrome glaze during the Ming and Qing periods. Faucet and other classic glaze colors; with the leisurely goldfish inspired by Dutch illusion graphic artist Escher, in the two-dimensional space to create a true and imaginary three-dimensional porcelain and goldfish world.

In addition, this series has created a unique set of leather embroidering methods that combine embroidery and Miao embroidery. It attempts to explore new possibilities in leather and needlework with a brand-new technological perspective through the handicrafts of Sichuan and Guizhou embroidered with ancient techniques. Embroidery makes the pattern of the plane vivid and three-dimensional, together with the spatial arrangement of the ceramics, highlights the strong depth of the world and modern modern sense.

The newly launched shell bag continues the love of “CICI CHEUNG” on the simple outline of the atmosphere. At the same time, the circular shape is chic and elegant. There is no lack of modern classics. The upgraded inner storage bag has already been adjusted to the best size for the latest iPhone model. The mini capsule evening bag is sleek and exquisite, with a graceful upgrade, and the same compact and powerful diagonal and hand-held dual-purpose zipper bag. The double zipper compartment houses various small objects such as a mobile phone, a key and a change. Universal Velcro straps for both men and women; carrying essentials, you can completely free your hands, not just for sports occasions, usually wear it is cool, who says that Oriental style is not enough for YOUNG, and Kopenhagen Fur cross-border cooperation section ” is the focus of the fashion index annual awards audience; is entirely the designer's own image Q version, gorgeous yet cute, large hidden mystery, large capacity; trumpet ornaments, casual match, stay cute, fun trend ......

Most noteworthy is the photo exhibition. Jiang Xi specifically went to the Yao Village in the south of Liannan in the Qingnan Liannan Yao Autonomous County of Qingyuan, Guangdong Province. He photographed the embroidered maidens behind the “Cihecheung Hee-Shang” brand “Ruan” series. A group of large pieces pay tribute to the embroidered maidens, just as Hermès pays tribute to their artisan-like craftsmen.

Jiang Xi recalled the scene at the time: “Because our presence, embroidered maidens were deliberately put on costumes, we captured their simple portraits, and the bright and beautiful finished products are home to the embroidered maiden. The barren places of the place have formed a strong visual contrast and impact.” The Yao ethnic group in the eight platoons in the south has a history of more than one thousand years since the Song Dynasty. They have migrated from the north due to war and discrimination. They have their own language but they do not have it. Most of his own writings rely on Yao Song and Yao Xiu to record history. Therefore, Yao embroidery has accumulated national culture and is full of mystery. It is full of historical charm. However, many young people are now out of Yaoshan, the original embroidery habits are slowly diluting, fewer and fewer embroidered mothers, Yao embroidery techniques gradually lost! Culture is losing!

Jiang Xi thought that what should be done to retain these cultures was the first chance to do this thing. It was also a coincidence. As early as the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, Jiang Xi was received by Jet Li and he planned to “help the embroidery”. The invitation to the project helped the Qiang embroiderers to develop some products so that they could survive, but at that time they were still biased towards traditional small products. Jiang Xi was thinking of such a good Chinese cultural heritage and could only be reflected in these relatively inexpensive small products. In the midst of this, she took the first series and launched the “CICI CHEUNG Hee Shang” brand, which was registered in Italy in 2007, to connect with the embroidered mothers who still retain traditional craftsmanship. He hopes to use his years of Chinese and Western learning. Practical experience has helped China's traditional culture and handicrafts to continue and develop, applying Chinese traditional culture and handicrafts to the higher end, more innovative and more contemporary fashion products line. In the tradition of returning to life and regaining fashion, embroidered mothers also have more job opportunities.

Nowadays, when we are pursuing the craftsmanship and aesthetics of Western brands, will we be able to go back and pay tribute to the fine craftsmanship and culture that have been handed down to us for thousands of years? The history of arts and crafts, the aesthetics of aesthetics, the degree of exquisiteness, and the sense of culture are all not under the West. They should not just be worshipped and old, but should be re-emerging into the times to re-emerge!