At the "Treasure Gathering Basin - Xinjiang Cultural Relics and Treasures Exhibition" at Hunan Museum, there is a Qing Dynasty red velvet men's embroidered tassel that is particularly eye-catching! Look, its exquisite embroidery and unique style seem to be telling us stories from the past, which makes people feel happy from the bottom of their hearts. This long robe made of unique wool fabric from the Western Regions is really interesting. Look at the floral patterns embroidered on its collar, cuffs, and collar, which are particularly vivid, like planting snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains and peonies from the Central Plains on the same piece of clothing. The golden and bright red color scheme makes it look like a desert sunset. Looking at this piece of clothing, it's like seeing the prosperity and enthusiasm on the other side of the Silk Road with one's own eyes, which makes people want to learn more about the story behind it. As a place where diverse cultures blend and converge, Xinjiang has been a melting pot of artistic inspiration since ancient times. When camel bell caravans transported silk, porcelain, and tea cakes to the West, embroidery techniques also branched out along the ancient Silk Road. The birth of the tassel is a magnificent footnote to this millennium long dialogue of civilization - the embroidery of the Western Regions during the Han and Jin dynasties had already shown the characteristics of combining east and west, and by the Ming and Qing dynasties, it had become more innovative and integrated, retaining the practical tradition of nomadic people making clothes with wool and deer skin, while also incorporating the dynamic charm of Central Plains embroidery. In 2006, the weaving and dyeing techniques of Uyghur flower felt and printed fabrics were included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list, and the tassel can be regarded as the pinnacle of this traditional craft. Its design embodies the wisdom of ancient people: the knee length loose cut combined with a woven waistband not only shapes the heroic silhouette of a desert warrior, but also forms a unique ergonomic wisdom - wearing it alone can withstand wind and sand, and wearing it as an inner layer can withstand severe cold. Every stitch of embroidery on the front is a breathing art, and the vine patterns may hide the genes of Mediterranean sweet potatoes, while the intricate patterns reveal the ingenuity of Central Plains craftsmen. Nowadays, this kind of 'desert haute couture' is still a classic wardrobe for Uyghur men. Modern craftsmen have revitalized traditional tassels by improving fabrics and color schemes: the indigo dyed wool version exudes low-key luxury, while the pomegranate red silk style showcases festive celebrations. As the young man wearing the Adelais belt walked past Bazaar, the ancient patterns of his clothes fluttering still continued to write the immortal legend of Silk Road fashion. (New Society)