Xi'an Gaoling human activities in four to five years ago, has two thousand three hundred years ago that this Xiao of Qin home county, is one of the most typical folk folklore tradition County, Shaanxi Guanzhong, embroidery ancient woman working women an important part of the red, women always wanted to learn weaving and spinning, embroidery, tailoring, which created a generation after generation of unknown embroidery master. Gao Ling called embroidery to embroider, gaoling Zhahua is a unique process a form of embroidery and fabric combination, as one of the oldest parts of China county, its Zhahua occur, it should be synchronized with the historical development of the history of Chinese embroidery, but because of their easy storage products, and do not have sufficient document or other basis not empt. Therefore, the historical origins of gaoling Zhahua only from its existing research to determine the physical appearance connotation history of its development. Such as "rats grapes, many sons Map" on Zhahua products zodiac shoes Rats shoes, the earliest can be traced back to the Western Han Dynasty.

Republic of China, Gao Ling Zhahua artists throughout the county township, Zhahua theme is very broad, there are rats grapes, fish play lotus, champion, magpies door and other varieties will be more, there are tiger-head shoes, Guodu, the clothes class, during the Cultural Revolution, was Presented as an object of criticism Four Olds, Zhahua artists hit, after the Cultural Revolution, some of the prominent old artists have passed away, the existing old artist rarely, artists heritage aspects appear lean. In addition, since society is a traditional society to a modern society in transition, some of the letter inserted Zhahua species such as, purse, tobacco pouch and other kind people have been out of range of fast living.

A, gaoling Zhahua the seven basic features:

1, gaoling embroider process is a special form of a combination of cloth and the embroidery. She carries the heavy traditional culture and national spirit, is the product of local farming culture.

2, combining practicality and ornamental, civil gaoling Zhahua both ornamental and practical process forms. Works not only exquisite designs, bright colors, it has a high decorative value, which is repeatedly pierced decorated also increase the durability of the garment.

3, a widely used feature. Gaoling Zhahua general in marriage, full moon, birthday, as a gift to people contacts seasonal solar terms in daily life such family or friends and relatives, a characteristic widely used.

4, Zhahua theme and category very rich, theme both mouse grapes, many sons generations pass, double-cow hold the money to enjoy life in front of the tiger Diao descendants of the hero scorpions, rabbits one hundred fiscal picturesque, Erlongxizhu wishful everything, hold a snake south guagua butterflies Qingfeng, Ma atop a flower Jinbangtiming first, everything wishful persimmon hold sheep, monkey holding a peach of longevity and peace, wealth and fame chicken hold peony, bergamot hold dog food warehouse full, snout lift pomegranate enjoy life behind, fish play lotus, etc., there are flowers and birds figures. Species mostly Hua Xie, Guodu, vest, etc. letter inserted. 4 has been excavated categories 25 varieties, having richness in subject, category, typical features.

5, gaoling Presented in style both realistic, and impressionistic, both heroic Yellow River basin, there are fresh and beautiful southern region, drawn her anywhere, because of material in the system, both civil works Zhahua rustic, another court gorgeous embroidery, embroidery exhibit north and south combined with embroidery, embroidered folk and courtly Zhahua combination of features.

6, gaoling Zhahua mostly occupied, rolled amateur creative intentions, regardless of cost, time, non-commercial personal use with production features.

7, Gao Ling hand-embroider artist is never received artistic culture of ordinary people, their creative theme, material selection, expression, undisturbed by any popular art, folk art has a mystique, arbitrary characteristics.

Second, the basic features of the court Zhahua Genre:

Presented on the court genres silk material selection line pattern according to the thickness of considerations, such as fine hair, generally selected with satin fabric, environmental requirements Xiufang clean and bright. Subjective requirements calm water. Requirements brilliant and impressive on the colors, rich and elegant. Fancy with a very particular about the only dragon with fire beads and moire, red background with Huang Long, Green Huang Long, tie on yellow background embroidered green dragon and the dragon. The court genre floral embroidery on items very particular about what kind of flower is very strict with animals, such as cattle with morning glory, dragon with fire beads and clouds, snakes and butterflies with pumpkin, pomegranate with pigs and monkeys and peaches with and so on, must not mess with, each composition has to say and in accordance with. Schools have pierced the court involves a wide variety of embroidery, basically no emphasis. Embroidered flowers and a variety of in-kind to be basic agreement, such as chayote, lotus pattern more formal, old.

Long may have in the male costumes, lions, tigers, eagles, birds and other animals Dapeng pattern, flowers, chrysanthemums and orchids can only choose.

Women's apparel choice phoenix, peony, magpies, thrushes and so on.

The boy Clothing may have boy drama lotus, the boys play money, lad bull riding, riding a fish, ride Qi Lin and so on.

Lotus cap is a court genre unique items, children cap down lotus petals, lotus petals adults facing up.

Third, the basic characteristics of the folk genre Zhahua:

Presented in the folk genre more casual choice of materials, satin, cloth can be, with regard silk wire lines, etc. can be cotton, environmentally clean energy selection, bright and quiet Preferably, in the courtyard, the chat may be occasions. With more brilliant color, pattern random draw, looks can be, not very particular about the use of flower pattern with stress, such as fish play lotus can only be used on a pillow top and underwear and other wedding dowry. Grapes used within the scope of married women's lives. Grapes, crab, fish, bergamot, cherries, etc. are the top five most common Zhahua gaoling folk themes. Men's Clothing rolled on orchids, chrysanthemums, tiger can also be used, in addition to the lotus, peony, plum flowers are generally available. Men and women can not dress dragon or phoenix pattern. Folk Zhahua most unique varieties of tiger-head shoes, Guodu, letter inserted, the most abundant flowers account, such as pillow top Zhahua theme.

Fourth, the main value gaoling Zhahua

Gaoling Zhahua throughout the Guanzhong area and even the whole country occupies an important position, because the history of human Wen Ming the birthplace of the Yellow River, from Xiao of Qin home county, the county home for more than 2300 years in the Gao Ling, Gao Ling human language, lifestyle and ancient Qin people of the same strain, gaoling culture is representative of Guanzhong culture of Shaanxi, Shaanxi culture is representative of Shaanxi culture, gaoling calendar of Gyeonggi Province, it is not difficult to find gaoling Zhahua and civil court embroidery breed, rescue, protection gaoling Zhahua, tap its deep cultural connotation, growing in modern, traditional culture is particularly important declining today.

1, the artistic value: Gao Ling Zhahua exquisite composition, color coordination, rich in meaning, both rough and bold features embroidery north, there are tactful delicate side, both realistic under the influence of ancient cultures, but also enjoyable, rescue excavation, conservation, research gaoling Zhahua unique artistic value, have a significant impact on arts and crafts and painting.

2, academic value: Gao Ling Zhahua After long years of development, the formation of "Where the plans will be interested in, will deliberately auspicious" cultural identity, variety and some of her techniques are extremely rare or even across the country in the province. Gaoling Zhahua core culture of life is pray, pray for happiness, Chi Choi, Najib and ethical education. Protection mining gaoling Zhahua arts, the study of people's way of thinking Guanzhong Shaanxi, values, ethics, aesthetics has important significance. Schools for the study of arts palace of palace also embroidered with importance.

3, practical value: As the process is gaoling Presented in the form of a combination of practical and ornamental, was widely welcomed by people in their daily lives. Inheritance and Protection gaoling Zhahua great significance to enrich people's material life and spiritual life.

4, works by processing rolled, has a positive role in promoting the increase rural people's income, advocate healthy Wen Ming lifestyle, get rid of bad habits of life, building a new socialist countryside.

5, gaoling Zhahua after long years of development, has become an expression of affection, friendship, love a indispensable link, this link people to come along with modern society from a traditional society, she for social cohesion, enhance regional mass culture enhancing national identity and self-confidence can not be underestimated role.