A Study on the Application of the "Persimmon Calyx Nest Pattern" in Qing Dynasty Textile Embroidery

Abstract

The "persimmon calyx nest pattern" attained its zenith of application during the Qing Dynasty, influenced by prevailing cultural trends. This research investigates the "persimmon calyx nest pattern" in textiles and embroidery from the Qing period. This study utilizes iconography and archeological typology to methodically delineate the motif's progression from its inception in the "persimmon calyx motif" of the Warring States period to the Han-Tang, Song-Yuan, and Ming dynasties. The examination examines three principal application types and creative traits in Qing textiles, offering a profound interpretation of their cultural significance. Research indicates that the "persimmon calyx nest pattern" of the Qing Dynasty experienced institutionalization and secularization while preserving its previous manifestations. The "nest" configuration, focused around a cross or rice-character structure, was employed for many purposes. It was intricately interwoven with the cosmic concept of "Heaven, Earth, and Humanity in Harmony" and embodied ethical goals for "the prosperity and stability of family and nation."The findings partially enhance iconographic pattern studies, providing academic reference for traditional textile motif research and modern preservation efforts.