Abstract:

K’o-ssu is one of the representative textile techniques of ancient China. It was used in the royal court, known to few people in folk life. However, it was not until the 1950s that the K’o-ssu technique was rediscovered. This paper focus on summarising K’o-ssu artistic characteristics through analysing K’o-ssu’s materials, patterns and colours by interviewing experts and physical observation. Taking the NE·TIGER brand as an example, this article will discuss the fashion practice of traditional K’o-ssu art in modern life in order to provide modern designers a reference for promoting this traditional Chinese craft and culture by way of sustainable development.