Restored cross-collared lotus-patterned glossed gauze robe from South Song Dynasty (960-1127) (Photo/Courtesy of the School of International Education under Zhejiang Sci-Tech University) A digital figure named Zhao Boyun, dressed in a glossy gauze robe with a lotus pattern, was recreated by the Zhejiang Provincial Innovation Center of Advanced Textile Technology in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang Province. Experts told the Global Times that this is the most complete restoration of South Song Dynasty (960-1127) male attire. Qian Diqing, a core member of the digital fashion team of the center, told the Global Times on Tuesday, that Zhao's digital figure and attire are inspired by the images discovered in his tomb.
This project worked on the materials provided by the Huangyan Museum in Taizhou, Zhejiang. "This is the most comprehensive and representative male attire restoration. Its [textile] technique is also complete," said Qian, who is also a lecturer at the School of International Education under Zhejiang Sci-Tech University.
Qian's team restored a total of six silk fabric cultural relics that were unearthed from the tomb of Zhao, who used to work on bridge building projects, according to history records. The clothes showcased in the two demos display exquisite weaving craftsmanship, thus experts believe that they belong to the tip-tier clothing from Song Dynasty. Applying digital media technology and 3D graphic image technology, the team has reimagined clothing patterns, fa.
