Digital Exploration and Mapping of Miao Embroidery in Guizhou, China from the Perspective of Cultural Genes

Abstract

As an intangible cultural heritage of China and a traditional handicraft in Guizhou Province, Miao embroidery has a long history and unique cultural background. However, the current research on embroidery is mostly biased towards protection and restoration and lacks design application and innovation. From the perspective of cultural genes, this paper integrates the multidisciplinary knowledge of "art-technology-humanities" through the mixed research methods combining quantitative and qualitative, and uses the basic methods of computer colour extraction and optical colorimetry, HSV digital colour model, K-means clustering algorithm to convert Miao embroidery works into quantifiable data through image extraction, computer colour acquisition, and model recognition, and carries out digital exploration and map compilation. Digital achievements can not only be used to evaluate product design, cultural and creative industries, and education promotion, but also provide new references and practices for the protection and dissemination of the world's intangible cultural heritage and traditional handicrafts of various countries.