The reason why the clothing modeling in Southeast Guizhou is more abundant and colorful than other ethnic groups is because of the extensive use of pattern patterns. Now, the dragon pattern in Miao costumes is taken as the representative object. The dragon pattern is of great significance in Miao decoration. It directly points to the two roots of totem worship and ancestor worship. This paper will study the totem worship of dragon pattern and the ideology represented by dragon pattern from the perspective of semiotics and design, excavate the aesthetic value contained in dragon pattern in Miao costumes, explore the innovative application of dragon pattern in costumes, show the beauty of the combination of science and technology and art, and reflect the harmonious relationship between man and nature. Make the new design mentality for the dissemination Qiandongnan Miao nationality characteristic culture.

Xinyi Le. Dragons are Auspicious: Interpretation and Application of Miao Dragon Pattern Samples in Southeast Guizhou. Frontiers in Art Research (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 2: 85-91. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2023.050217.

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