Chinese material culture
Chinese material culture
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Nei Yi and Intergenerational Memory Grandmothers Stories and the Emotional Geography of Traditional Chinese Underwear
Exploring nei yi as carriers of intergenerational memory, emotional geography, and cultural resilience—with field data, elder interviews, and symbolic analysis.
2026-03-27
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Dudou and Domestic Craft Women's Labor Love and Legacy in Hand Embroidered Chinese Underwear
Explore the cultural weight, gendered labor, and enduring artistry behind hand-embroidered Chinese dudou—rooted in centuries of domestic craft and intergenerational love.
2026-03-27
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Nei Yi and Digital Preservation 3D Scanning and Virtual Reconstruction of Fragile Historical Chinese Undergarments
How 3D scanning and virtual reconstruction are revolutionizing the study and conservation of fragile historical Chinese nei yi—backed by real lab data and ethical practice.
2026-03-26
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Embroidery as Archive Stitched Narratives Found on Qing Dynasty Dudou in Private Family Collections
Discover how Qing Dynasty dudou in private collections function as embroidered archives—backed by original survey data, regional analysis, and conservation insights.
2026-03-26
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Traditional Chinese Underwear as a Lens for Understanding Social Change and Reform
How traditional Chinese underwear—from Ming dudou to post-reform neiku—reveals deeper shifts in gender, policy, and economic agency. Data-driven cultural analysis.
2026-03-16
