Open AccessThe Elements and Sustainable Innovative Design of Button Knots in the Period of Republic of China
Author(s) -
Qi Mao
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/1790/1/012020
Subject(s) - knot (papermaking) , china , engineering , clothing , architectural engineering , silk , sustainability , mechanical engineering , engineering drawing , geography , telecommunications , ecology , archaeology , chemical engineering , biology
Button knots craftsmanship is on the verge of extinction because it is not in line with modern life. This paper firstly applies literature review and field investigation to summarize the shapes, knot-applied parts and materials as three key elements of button knots in the period of Republic of China. Secondly, the paper innovatively designs the button knots from the perspective of sustainability. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the innovation application of button knots in modern design through peer review and questionnaire, which shows inheritance and innovation of button knots design. The shape innovation of button knots with the concept of inheriting Chinese traditional culture or caring for the environment, the innovation of knot-applied parts at the belt or chest of the clothing, the material innovation of button knots with natural materials such as cotton, linen, silk and wool or new environmentally friendly materials are all possible paths for future sustainable design in button knots.