guanya22388/ChineseTraditionalWomenClothShoesDataset

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license: cc-by-4.0
task_categories:
- image-classification
language:
- en
- zh
tags:
- cultural-heritage
- shoes
- textile
- handcrafted
- yi-ethnic
- han-ethnic
- womens-shoes
- embroidery
- solid-color
- left-foot-dance
pretty_name: Chinese Traditional Women's Cloth Shoes (Yi & Han)
size_categories:
- 1K<n<10K
---

# Chinese Traditional Women's Cloth Shoes Dataset (Yi & Han)
# 中国传统女性布鞋数据集（彝族与汉族）

## Dataset Description (数据集简介)

**English:**
This dataset is a focused collection of traditional **Women's** footwear from China, specifically covering the **Yi ethnic group** and the **Han ethnic group**.
The dataset highlights the visual distinction between **Plain/Solid Color** everyday shoes and highly decorative **Hand-Embroidered** ceremonial shoes.

* **Visual Variety:** The dataset includes various textures and designs, such as cotton uppers, velvet textures, and intricate embroidery patterns (butterflies, flowers, birds).
* **Cultural Specifics:** Includes the unique **"Fur-Trimmed Shoes" (毛边鞋)** of the Yi people, a stylistic choice iconic to the **"Left Foot Dance" (Zuojiaowu)** culture.

**中文:**
本数据集专门收录中国**女性**传统鞋履，涵盖**彝族**和**汉族**两种风格。
数据集重点展示了**纯色/素面**日常鞋履与高装饰性**手工绣花**礼仪鞋履之间的视觉差异。

* **视觉多样性：** 数据集包含多种材质与设计，如棉布鞋面、丝绒质感以及复杂的刺绣纹样（蝴蝶、花卉、瑞兽）。
* **文化特性：** 特别收录了彝族特有的**“毛边鞋”**。这是一种独特的民族装饰风格，常见于**“左脚舞”**等传统活动。

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## Dataset Structure (数据结构)

The dataset is categorized by **Style** (Plain vs. Embroidered) and **Ethnicity**.
数据集按**款式**（纯色 vs 绣花）和**民族**分类。

### 1. Plain / Solid Color Styles (纯色/素面款)
* **Classic Strap Shoes (经典绊带布鞋):**
* **Visuals:** Predominantly black cotton uppers with a single strap across the instep. Soles are either the traditional white multi-layered cotton (Thousand-Layered Sole) or **white plastic/rubber** for durability.
* **Characteristics:** Minimalist, practical, historical daily wear for Han women.
* **特点：** 黑色布鞋面为主，脚背带有单根绊带。有白色千层底有白色塑料底。风格简约实用。

### 2. Embroidered & Special Styles (绣花与特殊风格)
* **Flora & Fauna Patterns (花鸟虫鱼纹样):**
* **Motifs:** Detailed embroidery of Peonies (牡丹), Butterflies (蝴蝶), and Phoenixes.
* **Colors:** Vibrant bases (Yellow, White, Pink, Red) with contrasting embroidery threads.
* **纹样：** 牡丹、蝴蝶、凤凰等精细刺绣。底色丰富（黄、白、粉、红）。
* **Yi Fur-Trimmed Shoes (彝族毛边鞋):**
* **Visuals:** Embroidered shoes featuring decorative fur trimming around the opening.
* **Context:** A distinct Yi ethnic style, famously worn during the **"Left Foot Dance" (左脚舞)** festivals. The fur is a decorative element representing ethnic identity.
* **特点：** 鞋口带有毛边装饰的绣花鞋。这是彝族独特的审美风格，常穿于**“左脚舞”**节庆活动，毛边主要作为民族身份的装饰象征。

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## Dataset Details (详细信息)

* **Subject:** Traditional Women's Footwear (女性传统鞋履)
* **Styles:** Solid Color (纯色), Embroidered (绣花), Fur-trimmed (毛边)
* **Ethnicities:** Yi (Nuosu), Han
* **Gender:** Women Only (仅限女款)
* **Material:** Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Decorative Fur
* **Technique:** Hand Embroidery, Multi-layered Sole
* **Image Count:** 1000+ images (Estimated)
* **Data Source:** Personal collection / Photography

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## Licensing & Citation (授权与引用)

**License:** CC-BY-4.0 (Free to use with credit / 署名即可免费使用)

If you use this dataset, please cite it as:
如果您使用本数据集，请引用：

```bibtex
@dataset{chinese_womens_shoes_dataset,
author = {Your Name},
title = {Chinese Traditional Women's Cloth Shoes Dataset (Yi & Han)},
year = {2025},
publisher = {Hugging Face},
journal = {Hugging Face Hub}
}