Analysis on the development and design characteristics of dyed homespun in Nantong

摘要

Nantong is a world famous town in producing cotton, It is also the hometown of fancy homespun. This paper described the inheriting relationship between NanTong homespun and JiangNan homespun, explored the weaving and dyeing skills of NanTong homespun. Analysis the design characteristics of NanTong fancy homespun in aspects of style, pattern expression and pattern's variety. Fancy homespun has made a precious cultural heritage for Nan Tong and left following generations a treasure of weaving skill and art form.