神明衫 Deity Garments
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「針法、圖紋、技藝」，訴說屬於神明衣袍的故事
"Needle, pattern, technique" tells the story of the gods’ robes.
臺灣神明衣的刺繡紋樣與繡工是台灣傳統技藝文化中最具獨特魅力的部分，為台灣廟宇文化的標誌之一，有著豐富的內涵與藝術感，更具有教育意義及文化象徵。
The embroidery patterns and needlework of Taiwan’s deity garments are one of the most unique parts of Taiwan's traditional craftsmanship and culture, and are a signature of Taiwan's temple culture, as well as educational significance and cultural symbolism.
然而在現代文明的衝擊下，臺灣刺繡技藝隨著時間變遷，在生活中總被大眾忽略，越來越少人了解神明衫刺繡技藝的珍貴與價值，使得精湛技術亦隨之失傳。
However, with the impact of modern civilization, the craft of embroidery in Taiwan had been overlooked by the general public over time, and fewer and fewer people appreciated the value of divine garments, and thus the handicraft is extinct today.
本創作以對神明的衣袍紋樣與刺繡技藝之形製與風格作為創作題材，設計神明衫文化出版與工具套書，將刺繡技法透過抽象現代化的視覺呈現，製作「衣袍由來」、「刺繡秘笈」二本圖解書冊與工具材料組、出版廣宣設計等。
This work, based on the design and style of the divine garments and the embroidery technique, produced two illustrated booklets, "The Origin of the Garments" and "Embroidery Secrets," as well as a toolkit and publicity designs, presenting the embroidery technique in an abstract and modern way.
為了重新詮釋傳統藝術之美，以「刺繡秘笈」書冊衍生模擬師傅刺繡組的體驗式工具組，讓讀者透過手作樂趣，提升讀者對神明衣文化的興趣與認識，使得傳統技藝透過教育方式延續傳承。
To reinterpret the beauty of the traditional art, the booklet "Embroidery Secrets" has been developed into an experiential kit that simulates a master embroidery team, allowing readers to get some hands-on experience with handicrafts, enhancing their interest and understanding of the culture of deity garments, and passing on the traditional craft through education.
最後我們透過這次的專題研究，了解到神明衣刺繡這項傳統技藝中不單只是針和線，它每個繡紋中都有屬於它們的意義和故事，那這些都是需要用心去深入了解才能將它們保存，而我們希望能將神明衣這項即將要失傳的文化技藝，利用新穎的方式去推廣，並讓文化延續傳承。
Finally, through this special research project , we learned that the traditional technique of embroidery of god clothes is not just about the needles and threads, but each embroidered pattern has its own meaning and stories. These are all things that need to be deeply acknowledge in order to be understood and preserved, and we hope to use novel methods to promote this endangered cultural artistry, and let it be passed down to the future generations.
