The Cloud Pattern's Carrier and Cultural Implication on Folk Embroidery in Shaanxi

The cloud patterns on Folk Embroidery in Shaanxi is a integrated product of the historical culture and folk culture,it is the materially-carrier of survival,development and evolution of folk culture and folk arts,and it is one of the most important content of folk culture.The cloud patterns for the design of the embroidery is closely related to Seasonal customs,Marriage customs,Funeral customs,Birth customs,Living customs,Dress customs and Religious practices.The cloud patterns had become to the most common and most expressive themes of Embroidery,and it had also become to an artistic expressions of the media,that is indispensable for folk act.