泸沽湖畔摩梭人服饰符号象征研究

Abstract

Lugu Lake, located at the intersection of Yunnan and Sichuan provinces in China, is a gem nestled on the eastern side of the Hengduan Mountains. Its geographical location is awe-inspiring, with the lake surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges evoking a sense of serenity and grandeur. Ninglang Yi Autonomous County in Yunnan encompasses the majority of Lugu Lake, while a small portion lies within the Yanyuan County in Sichuan. Both provinces have collectively contributed to the preservation and development of the Lugu Lake. The Mosuo people reside by the Lugu Lake, living under a unique matrilineal family system characterized by practices such as men do not marry and women do not wed and a division of roles wherein maternal uncles manage ceremonies and mothers handle finances. This unique cultural phenomenon of the Mosuo people has garnered attention from scholars across disciplines such as sociology and anthropology since the modern research era, leading to numerous related studies. This paper aims to delve into the attire and symbols of the Mosuo people living by the Lugu Lake, analyzing their cultural significance and historical context. Through studying the traditional attire and symbols of the Mosuo by Lugu Lake, one can gain a deeper understanding of the Mosuo culture, lifestyle, and their distinct social structures and values. This study primarily focuses on the perspective of attire and symbols, incorporating historical and sociocultural backgrounds for its analysis. Ethnic attire originates from specific social living environments. The relationship between attire and the social environment is one of creation and being created. Throughout the process of creating attire, individuals infuse their perceptions of beauty and contemplation, express their emotions, and profoundly reflect societal and cultural features. To some extent, attire itself can be considered a form of culture. In anthropological studies, attire has consistently been researched as a fixed "object", where scholars attempt to categorize its symbolism and semiotics in a cultural context, revealing the underlying cultural traits and social order. These issues are also the primary focal points for domestic researchers studying minority ethnic attire. Symbols serve the purpose of transmitting cultural information. For ethnic attire, this clothing culture disseminates cultural information using "attire" as a signal, hence carrying a normative meaning. This normative significance possesses vital functions such as transmission, communication, and information exchange. It also conveys, to varying degrees, information about ethnic culture, historical evolution, and conventional experiences. It is the transmission of this cultural signal throughout successive generations that ensures the enduring legacy of attire culture.