With the acceleration of urbanization and the modernization of funeral concepts, the choice of filial piety cloth in Shaanxi has gradually broken through traditional frameworks in urban settings, showing characteristics such as simplified functions, diverse forms, and reconstructed cultural connotations.
1. Traditional Materials of Shaanxi Filial Cloth: The Ethical Symbolism of Hemp and Cotton
Hemp cloth: reserved for immediate family, its rough texture symbolizes 'simple mourning,' in line with the ethical view that 'mourning should be modest.'
Cotton fabric: Used by close relatives, soft and breathable, suitable for long-term wear, with a white tone that matches the solemn atmosphere of mourning ceremonies.
2. Shaanxi Xiaobu Modern City: Popularization of Synthetic Materials and Cultural Innovation
Synthetic fibers (polyester, poly-cotton):
Advantages: Wrinkle-resistant, easy to store, low cost, suitable for fast-paced urban life. For example, rural workers moving to cities might choose synthetic fiber filial cloth because it is convenient to carry and reuse.
Personalized design:
Color Innovation: Some families add black or blue edging to the white mourning cloth, preserving tradition while avoiding monotony.