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。

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。

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

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：

@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}
}

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