Study on the Waistband of RedYao Women in Guangxi of China

RedYao is a subline of Yao with a long history. The name of RedYao originates the red costume of women. In the background of culture tourism, The costume of RedYao come into notice for uniqueness. But for waistband, the previous studies mostly focuse on the color and shape and no analysis on craft. This article records the making process of waistband on the base of field work including the weaving of main part and hand knitting of the tassels. Now the waistband as a economic resource promotes the regression of costume craft for its’ simplicity. As an a example of the waistband, Craft Simplification can foster interest, popularize the basic craft knowledge and enlarge the inheritor cycle which provides a new way to protect the traditional craft.