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`!Chinese patchwork`! is a traditional form of Chinese `F33f`_`[needlework`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Needlework]`_`f which has been widely circulated in `F33f`_`[Chinese folk arts`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Chinese_folk_art]`_`f.`:cite-ref-2-1-0[`F5bf`_`[1`#cite-note-2-1]`_`f] In `F33f`_`[China`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=China]`_`f, `F33f`_`[patchwork`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Patchwork]`_`f has been used for millennia.`:cite-ref-3-2-0[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f]

Chinese patchwork is made by `F33f`_`[sewing`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Sewing]`_`f scraps of fabric together into a desired shape to form design art with a distinctive theme.`:cite-ref-4-3-0[`F5bf`_`[3`#cite-note-4-3]`_`f] This technique is still used in Chinese `F33f`_`[quilting`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Quilting]`_`f. `F33f`_`[Silk`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Silk]`_`f or `F33f`_`[cotton`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Cotton]`_`f is used to make the patchwork. The design for the patchwork often told a story of Chinese folklore.`:cite-ref-6-4-0[`F5bf`_`[4`#cite-note-6-4]`_`f] Traditional Chinese patchwork continues to exist in many rural areas in China; it is made by women.`:cite-ref-2-1-1[`F5bf`_`[1`#cite-note-2-1]`_`f]

>>Contents

• `F0af`_`[Types of Chinese patchwork`#types-of-chinese-patchwork]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Baijiayi`#baijiayi]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Baijia bei`#baijia-bei]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Jia sha`#jia-sha]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Shuitianyi`#shuitianyi]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Yanchuan patchwork`#yanchuan-patchwork]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Other uses`#other-uses]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Influences and derivatives`#influences-and-derivatives]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[One hundred Good Wishes Quilts`#one-hundred-good-wishes-quilts]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Patchwork process`#patchwork-process]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Patterns`#patterns]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Embroidery`#embroidery]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Gallery`#gallery]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[See also`#see-also]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[References`#references]`_`f

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>>Types of Chinese patchwork

>>>Baijiayi

`F33f`_`[Baijiayi`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Baijiayi]`_`f (`F33f`_`[Chinese`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Chinese_language]`_`f: 百家衣) or baijia pao (`F33f`_`[Chinese`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Chinese_language]`_`f: 百家袍),`:cite-ref-72-5-0[`F5bf`_`[5`#cite-note-72-5]`_`f] also known `F33f`_`[Hundred-Families`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Hundred_Family_Surnames]`_`f robe,`:cite-ref-02-6-0[`F5bf`_`[6`#cite-note-02-6]`_`f] or One hundred families robe,`:cite-ref-72-5-1[`F5bf`_`[5`#cite-note-72-5]`_`f] or One hundred families clothing,`:cite-ref-82-7-0[`F5bf`_`[7`#cite-note-82-7]`_`f] is a form of Chinese patchwork `F33f`_`[jacket`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Ru_(upper_garment)]`_`f, particularly for male children.`:cite-ref-32-8-0[`F5bf`_`[8`#cite-note-32-8]`_`f] The baijia yi is used as a protective talisman for a child.`:cite-ref-32-8-1[`F5bf`_`[8`#cite-note-32-8]`_`f]`:cite-ref-12-9-0[`F5bf`_`[9`#cite-note-12-9]`_`f]`:cite-ref-72-5-2[`F5bf`_`[5`#cite-note-72-5]`_`f]`:cite-ref-02-6-1[`F5bf`_`[6`#cite-note-02-6]`_`f] It is a traditional `F33f`_`[Han Chinese`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Han_Chinese]`_`f custom.`:cite-ref-32-8-2[`F5bf`_`[8`#cite-note-32-8]`_`f]`:cite-ref-72-5-3[`F5bf`_`[5`#cite-note-72-5]`_`f]

>>>Baijia bei

Baijia bei (lit. translated as "one hundred families quilt"), also known as the "100 Good Wishes Quilt" or "one hundred families bedcovers",`:cite-ref-3-2-1[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f]`:cite-ref-8-10-0[`F5bf`_`[10`#cite-note-8-10]`_`f] is a `F33f`_`[Northern Chinese`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Northern_China]`_`f patchwork tradition; it is customary to seek 100 people to donate a square piece of cloth in order to contribute to the `F33f`_`[quilt`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Quilt]`_`f.`:cite-ref-3-2-2[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f] These pieces of donated fabric are then sewn into a quilt which embodies the good wishes, luck and energy of the quilt contributors.`:cite-ref-3-2-3[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f]

Although the Chinese word "bei" is translated as "quilt" in English, it does not conform to the `F33f`_`[Western`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Western_world]`_`f definition of a quilt (a bed covering with three layers held together with quilting stitch).`:cite-ref-3-2-4[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f]

>>>Jia sha

Jia sha (`F33f`_`[Chinese`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Chinese_language]`_`f: 袈裟) is a form of patchwork robe worn by Chinese `F33f`_`[Buddhist priests`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Bhikkhu]`_`f to demonstrate their commitments to `F33f`_`[asceticism`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Asceticism]`_`f.`:cite-ref-3-2-5[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f]`:cite-ref-7-12-0[`F5bf`_`[12`#cite-note-7-12]`_`f] It was made of fabric donated by patrons, often wealthy patrons, who give them silk fabrics out of charity and in order to collect spiritual merits.`:cite-ref-7-12-1[`F5bf`_`[12`#cite-note-7-12]`_`f] The small pieces of fabric were sewn together before being decorated.`:cite-ref-13[`F5bf`_`[13`#cite-note-13]`_`f] The jia sha was derived from the `F33f`_`[kasaya`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Kasaya_(clothing)]`_`f (Indian Buddhist robe).`:cite-ref-7-12-2[`F5bf`_`[12`#cite-note-7-12]`_`f]

>>>Shuitianyi

`F33f`_`[Shuitianyi`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Shuitianyi]`_`f is a form of women's patchwork garment which was popular in the `F33f`_`[Ming dynasty`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Ming_dynasty]`_`f.`:cite-ref-3-2-6[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f] It was made of irregular fabrics sewn together.`:cite-ref-3-2-7[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f]`:cite-ref-0-14-0[`F5bf`_`[14`#cite-note-0-14]`_`f] This form of garment reflected the Ming dynasty's tendency towards fashion novelty.`:cite-ref-3-2-8[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f]

>>>Yanchuan patchwork

Yanchuan patchwork is a distinctive form of traditional Chinese patchwork which is performed by a great number of people in the `F33f`_`[Yanchuan`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Yanchuan_County]`_`f region of northern `F33f`_`[Shaanxi province`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Shaanxi]`_`f in China.`:cite-ref-4-3-1[`F5bf`_`[3`#cite-note-4-3]`_`f] It uses combines the use of sewing and `F33f`_`[embroidery`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Embroidery]`_`f along with a variety of colours, textures and cloths of different shapes to create patterns.`:cite-ref-4-3-2[`F5bf`_`[3`#cite-note-4-3]`_`f] It originated as a means to extend the use of damaged clothing by sewing and mending it into traditional patterns while simultaneously increasing its `F33f`_`[aesthetic value`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Aesthetic_value]`_`f.`:cite-ref-4-3-3[`F5bf`_`[3`#cite-note-4-3]`_`f]

>>>Other uses

The uses of Chinese patchwork are not limited to traditional clothing but have been widely used in modern society for `F33f`_`[curtains`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Curtain]`_`f, children's shoes, caps, `F33f`_`[dudous`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Dudou]`_`f, `F33f`_`[scarves`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Scarf]`_`f, women's `F33f`_`[handbags`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Handbag]`_`f, `F33f`_`[aprons`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Apron]`_`f, men's `F33f`_`[cigarette cases`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Cigarette_case]`_`f and `F33f`_`[wallets`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Wallet]`_`f.`:cite-ref-15[`F5bf`_`[15`#cite-note-15]`_`f]

>>Influences and derivatives

>>>One hundred Good Wishes Quilts

One Hundred Good Wishes quilt (acronym: OHGWQ) is an early 21st century commemorative form of quilt which is made by American families to welcome a Chinese child adoptee.`:cite-ref-3-2-9[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f]`:cite-ref-7-12-3[`F5bf`_`[12`#cite-note-7-12]`_`f] This practice originated from a northern Chinese patchwork practice and spread quickly through the China adoption community through the use of the internet.`:cite-ref-3-2-10[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f] This form of hybrid quilting projects are also described as "baijia bei" (百家被) on OHGWQ websites.`:cite-ref-7-12-4[`F5bf`_`[12`#cite-note-7-12]`_`f]

It may have been inspired by the `F33f`_`[baijia yi`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Baijiayi]`_`f.`:cite-ref-7-12-5[`F5bf`_`[12`#cite-note-7-12]`_`f] It is made of donated fabric from friends, family members, and internet acquaintances who may have themselves adopted Chinese children.`:cite-ref-3-2-11[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f] The quilt also contains both Chinese and American culture elements (i.e the use of quilt as a commemorative object in US and the protective aspect of Chinese patchwork) and represent a point of contact between these two cultures which are distinctive from each other.`:cite-ref-3-2-12[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-3-2]`_`f]

>>Patchwork process

The patches are cut into similar sizes and shapes and then leave at least 1/2-inch on each side of the patch for a seam. Arrange them in patterns or at random. Hold two patches face-to-face and stitch them together. Continue this process until the front of the quilt has been sewn into one solid piece.`:cite-ref-16[`F5bf`_`[16`#cite-note-16]`_`f]

>>>Patterns

Many patterns exist, while the quilting block is one that is widely used. Other patterns include the Chinese coin, 100 good wishes, and lattice.`:cite-ref-6-4-1[`F5bf`_`[4`#cite-note-6-4]`_`f] Patterns may incorporate geometric shapes such as squares, triangles, hexagons, and diamonds.

Traditional culture and folk legends are often the themes for patchworks, such as the `F33f`_`[Qilin`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Qilin]`_`f Bringing the Child, `F33f`_`[Door Gods`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Door_gods]`_`f, the `F33f`_`[Dragon King`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Dragon_King]`_`f and the `F33f`_`[Kitchen God`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Kitchen_God]`_`f.`:cite-ref-5-17-0[`F5bf`_`[17`#cite-note-5-17]`_`f]

>>>Embroidery

Some Chinese patchwork is made using pieces of fabric which are adorned with `F33f`_`[embroideries`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Embroidery]`_`f; this marks a difference from Korean patchwork, which is usually made of pieces of unadorned fabric instead of embroidered fabrics.`:cite-ref-metmuseum-org-18-0[`F5bf`_`[18`#cite-note-metmuseum-org-18]`_`f]

>>Gallery

>>See also

• `F33f`_`[Bojagi`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Bojagi]`_`f

• `F33f`_`[Korean fabric arts`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Korean_fabric_arts]`_`f

• `F33f`_`[Quilting`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Quilting]`_`f

• `F33f`_`[Shuitianyi`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Shuitianyi]`_`f

>>References

`:cite-note-2-1`!1.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-2-1-0]`_`f `:citerefxue2019`aXue, Bai (2019). `*A framework of culture-based innovation for the protection and development of intangible cultural heritages for design with focus on with Yanchuan patchwork`* (PhD dissertation). Hong Kong Polytechnic University. pp. 35–36.

`:cite-note-3-2`!2.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-3-2-0]`_`f `:citerefhanson2014`aHanson, Marin, F. (2014). "'One Hundred Good Wishes Quilts': Expressions of Cross-Cultural Communication". `*Uncoverings: Research Papers of the American Quilt Study Group`*. `!35`! – via EBSCO Host.`B100`F9d9{{cite journal}}`f`b: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

`:cite-note-4-3`!3.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-4-3-0]`_`f `:citerefxue2019`aXue, Bai (2019). `*A framework of culture-based innovation for the protection and development of intangible cultural heritages for design with focus on with Yanchuan patchwork`* (PhD dissertation). Hong Kong Polytechnic University. pp. 37–38.

`:cite-note-6-4`!4.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-6-4-0]`_`f `:citerefcasey2015`aCasey, F. (2015). "Chinese Quilting Techniques". Retrieved February 11, 2015.

`:cite-note-72-5`!5.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-72-5-0]`_`f `:citerefhanson2012`aHanson, Marin F. (2012). "Cross-cultural Commemoration:Historical Chinese Patchwork Inspires a New Tradition in America". `*Textile Society of America 13th Biennial Symposium`*. Washington, DC.

`:cite-note-02-6`!6.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-02-6-0]`_`f "Crazy Clothing Worldwide | World Quilts: The Crazy Quilt Story". `*worldquilts.quiltstudy.org`*. Retrieved 2021-04-16.

`:cite-note-82-7`!7.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-82-7-0]`_`f "Quilts of Southwest China | International Quilt Museum - Lincoln, NE". `*www.internationalquiltmuseum.org`*. Retrieved 2021-04-19.

`:cite-note-32-8`!8.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-32-8-0]`_`f `:citerefhanson2014`aHanson, Marin, F. (2014). "'One Hundred Good Wishes Quilts': Expressions of Cross-Cultural Communication". `*Uncoverings: Research Papers of the American Quilt Study Group`*. `!35`! – via EBSCO Host.`B100`F9d9{{cite journal}}`f`b: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

`:cite-note-12-9`!9.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-12-9-0]`_`f `:citereffeng2015`aFeng, Ge (2015). `*Traditional Chinese rites and rituals`*. Zhengming Du. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. pp. 45–46. `F33f`_`[ISBN`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=ISBN_(identifier)]`_`f 978-1-4438-8783-0. `F33f`_`[OCLC`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=OCLC_(identifier)]`_`f 935642485.

`:cite-note-8-10`!10.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-8-10-0]`_`f "Quilts of Southwest China | International Quilt Museum - Lincoln, NE". `*www.internationalquiltmuseum.org`*. Retrieved 2021-04-19.

`:cite-note-11`!1.`! "Theatrical robe for a Buddhist priest 18th century China". `*www.metmuseum.org`*. Archived from the original on 2017-03-15. Retrieved 2021-04-25.

`:cite-note-7-12`!12.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-7-12-0]`_`f `:citerefhanson2012`aHanson, Marin F. (2012). "Cross-cultural Commemoration:Historical Chinese Patchwork Inspires a New Tradition in America". `*Textile Society of America 13th Biennial Symposium`*. Washington, DC.

`:cite-note-13`!13.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-13]`_`f "Jiasha, Chinese Buddhist Robes". `*The Textile Atlas`*. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 2021-04-19.

`:cite-note-0-14`!14.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-0-14-0]`_`f "Crazy Clothing Worldwide | World Quilts: The Crazy Quilt Story". `*worldquilts.quiltstudy.org`*. Retrieved 2021-04-16.

`:cite-note-15`!15.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-15]`_`f `:citerefcultural-china2013`aCultural China (2013). "The Patchwork Art of West China". Archived from the original on August 5, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2015.

`:cite-note-16`!16.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-16]`_`f `:citerefleah-2015`aLeah., N. (2015). "How to Sew Patchwork". Retrieved February 11, 2015.

`:cite-note-5-17`!17.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-5-17-0]`_`f `:citerefaqiusha2012`aAqiusha (2012). "百家衣的由來 (Origin of Baijia yi)". Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.

`:cite-note-metmuseum-org-18`!18.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-metmuseum-org-18-0]`_`f "Embroidered Patchwork Panel ca. 14th century China". `*www.metmuseum.org`*. Archived from the original on 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2021-04-25.

`:cite-note-19`!2.`! "Patchwork of Woven Textiles 13th–14th century China". `*www.metmuseum.org`*. Archived from the original on 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2021-04-25.

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