This study examines the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of indigenous brocades (e.g. Zhuang, Dong, Yao, Miao) in Guangxi, China, investigating synergistic mechanisms for digital transformation within museum contexts through case analysis and an evolutionary pathway model. A three-phase framework is proposed: (1) The traditional preservation phase prioritizes static artifact display with inherent cultural-context dissociation; (2) The integrated transition phase constructs dynamic “human-artifact-context” linkages through community participation (e.g., artisan residency programs) and interactive multimedia; (3) The digital presentation phase leverages AR/VR immersion, AI pattern recognition, and semantic networks (e.g., Guangxi National Museum's “Brocade House Project”) to enable cultural reproduction and global dissemination. Empirical findings reveal that while digitalization enhances accessibility, it simultaneously triggers challenges including erosion of cultural authenticity (e.g., symbolic misinterpretation) and techno-centric bias (neglecting embodied knowledge). Future pathways necessitate deepened integration of digital, cultural, and educational dimensions through community-driven living heritage mechanisms and balanced technological-local knowledge translation. This research provides theoretical and practical references for ICH digital preservation in multi-ethnic regions.

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From Tradition to Digital: Preservation and Presentation Pathways of Indigenous Textile Heritage from Guangxi in Museums

  • Yun Liang,
  • Xing Yuan,
  • Guoying Chen

摘要

This study examines the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of indigenous brocades (e.g. Zhuang, Dong, Yao, Miao) in Guangxi, China, investigating synergistic mechanisms for digital transformation within museum contexts through case analysis and an evolutionary pathway model. A three-phase framework is proposed: (1) The traditional preservation phase prioritizes static artifact display with inherent cultural-context dissociation; (2) The integrated transition phase constructs dynamic “human-artifact-context” linkages through community participation (e.g., artisan residency programs) and interactive multimedia; (3) The digital presentation phase leverages AR/VR immersion, AI pattern recognition, and semantic networks (e.g., Guangxi National Museum's “Brocade House Project”) to enable cultural reproduction and global dissemination. Empirical findings reveal that while digitalization enhances accessibility, it simultaneously triggers challenges including erosion of cultural authenticity (e.g., symbolic misinterpretation) and techno-centric bias (neglecting embodied knowledge). Future pathways necessitate deepened integration of digital, cultural, and educational dimensions through community-driven living heritage mechanisms and balanced technological-local knowledge translation. This research provides theoretical and practical references for ICH digital preservation in multi-ethnic regions.