Chinese patchwork

Baijiayi Baijiayi ) or baijia pao ), also known Hundred-Families robe, or One hundred families robe, is a form of Chinese patchwork jacket, particularly for male children. The baijia yi is used as a protective talisman for a child. is a Northern Chinese patchwork tradition; it is customary to seek 100 people to donate a square piece of cloth in order to contribute to the quilt. Jia sha () is a form of patchwork robe worn by Chinese Buddhist priests to demonstrate their commitments to asceticism. It was made of fabric donated by patrons, often wealthy patrons, who give them silk fabrics out of charity and in order to collect spiritual merits. The jia sha was derived from the kasaya (Indian Buddhist robe). This form of garment reflected the Ming dynasty's tendency towards fashion novelty. It uses combines the use of sewing and embroidery along with a variety of colours, textures and cloths of different shapes to create patterns. == Influences and derivatives ==

One hundred Good Wishes Quilts One Hundred Good Wishes quilt (acronym: OHGWQ) is an early 21st century commemorative form of quilt which is made by American families to welcome a Chinese child adoptee. This practice originated from a northern Chinese patchwork practice and spread quickly through the China adoption community through the use of the internet. This form of hybrid quilting projects are also described as "baijia bei" (百家被) on OHGWQ websites. It may have been inspired by the baijia yi. It is made of donated fabric from friends, family members, and internet acquaintances who may have themselves adopted Chinese children. The quilt also contains both Chinese and American culture elements (i.e the use of quilt as a commemorative object in US and the protective aspect of Chinese patchwork) and represent a point of contact between these two cultures which are distinctive from each other. == Patchwork process ==

The patches are cut into similar sizes and shapes and then leave at least 1/2-inch on each side of the patch for a seam. Arrange them in patterns or at random. Hold two patches face-to-face and stitch them together. Continue this process until the front of the quilt has been sewn into one solid piece. Patterns Many patterns exist, while the quilting block is one that is widely used. Other patterns include the Chinese coin, 100 good wishes, and lattice. Embroidery Some Chinese patchwork is made using pieces of fabric which are adorned with embroideries; this marks a difference from Korean patchwork, which is usually made of pieces of unadorned fabric instead of embroidered fabrics. == Gallery ==

File:MET ASA95.jpg|Chinese embroidered patchwork Panel, c. 14th century, Late Yuan - Early Ming dynasty. File:MET 2006 535 Strm1.jpeg|Chinese patchwork of woven textiles; medium: silk; 17th–18th century. File:Childrenhanfu2.jpeg|Baijia yi File:Small Chinese boy in traditional clothing, ca.1900-1920 (CHS-1900).jpg|A small Chinese boy wearing a patchwork bib. File:The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis - Emroidered infant bib.jpg|Embroidered infant bib. == See also ==