Why do Zhuang people love silver ornaments so much?

Speaking of people who have a soft spot for silver ornaments,

In addition to the well-known Miao people,

In fact, in the southwest of China,

There are also some ethnic minorities,

Such as Zhuang, Yao, Buyi, Dong and She.

Have an innate love and worship for silver ornaments.

What I introduced to you today,

It is an exquisite silver ornament of Zhuang nationality.

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Beautiful and generous, with a bright smile.

Zhuang people first wore silver ornaments,

Maybe it's because of its practical effect.

Southwest China is a place where ethnic minorities live in compact communities.

Since ancient times, it has been called "the land of barbarians" by Han people.

After the ancient war, gold and silver were the main currencies.

When compatriots from ethnic minorities fled,

Make precious silver into ornaments and wear them on your body.

Get a lot of convenience;

Over time,

Modern people wear silver ornaments for decoration and beautification.

Over time, silver ornaments became a symbol of national identity.

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Traditional Zhuang silver ornaments,

There are silver combs, bracelets, earrings, collars, necklaces, anklets, rings and so on.

The silver bracelet is a symbol of love between Zhuang men and women.

Guangnan County, Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan Province,

This is the famous origin of Zhuang silver ornaments.

Guangnan Silver Jewelry was founded in Xianfeng period of Qing Dynasty (185 1).

It has a history of 100 years.

It is one of the earliest authoritarian national jewelry shops in Yunnan.

As early as the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period,

The creation of silver ornaments flourished in Guangnan.

Many historical records about Huangmu culture and Jumachi culture,

They all mentioned the local people's struggle for silver tax.

And the record of offering silver ornaments as tributes.

/377 adab 44 aed 2e 7342968 Fe 58 c 0 1a 18 b 86 D6 faf 8? X-BCE-process = image/resize, m _ lfit, w _ 450, h _ 600, limit _ 1/quality, q _ 85 was born in Meng Zhigang, a silver processing family.

I have been exposed since I was a child.

I am very interested in the making of Zhuang folk silver ornaments.

/kloc-started studying with his father at the age of 0/2.

There are many things to grind,

Ten or twenty years have passed in an instant.

Meng zhigang, who is flexible and diligent,

From that inexperienced little boy,

Grow into a mature and steady silversmith master.

20 10 June, Meng Zhigang was appointed by the Provincial Department of Culture, the Provincial Ethnic Affairs Commission,

Named as the provincial representative inheritor of Yunnan intangible cultural heritage project.

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The silver ornaments in his hand,

It is not only beautifully shaped and beautifully made,

It also has unique national characteristics.

Every work is unique,

The pattern is more symbolic,

It exudes the most pristine beauty of silver ornaments.

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The making process of Zhuang silver ornaments is very complicated.

There are six processes, such as embedding, chiseling, hollowing out, filigree, forging and beading.

Choose flowers, grass, insects, fish, birds, animals, etc.

The image is lovely and full of vitality.

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Wearing silver jewelry for many years,

Until I saw the exquisite works of Zhuang silver ornaments,

I really realized that it could have been so beautiful.

Don't lose to dazzling treasures,

With a unique craftsman atmosphere,

The silversmiths devoted their lives to this,

So elegant and exquisite.

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