The history of Tujia architecture
The hanging column is octagonal and square, and it is often carved with broken bottom hydrangea and golden claw. A diaojiao building generally has two floors. There are floors upstairs and downstairs, and there are windows upstairs, so it is sunny and well ventilated. There are flowers and plants carved on the window lattice, such as double phoenix rising sun, magpie singing plum, lion bowling ball, peony, camellia and chrysanthemum, which are simple and elegant, beautiful and practical, and have the characteristics of national residence. Outsiders who have been to Miao rural areas all say that "Miao rural beauty" and "native rural beauty" lies in the diaojiao building. However, the diaojiao building beside the Tuojiang River has another form and interest.
The clear water of Tuojiang River passes through the city, green as ribbon, like a demure lady. Diaojiaolou hangs on both sides of the river, and wooden columns hold up small and exquisite houses and sweet and warm families.
This diaojiao building is surrounded by mountains and waters, and stretches along the river. Smiling faces flashed out of the window, and I couldn't help thinking of the charm of the diaojiao building at dusk written by Shen Lao. At night, the lights of the Linjiang window twinkle like stars on the water, and the diaojiao buildings are reflected in the clear water, just like the Dragon Palace under the water, which is very clear. During the day, the washerwomen crowded by the river let the river ripple and sway leisurely, but it looks like a knowing smile. In the shadow of both sides, the river is clearer and greener. Against the backdrop of ancient pavilions and new buildings, the diaojiao building is more colorful. There are also turtledoves foraging in the river, and Tintin finches fly low and fly high, adding luster to the diaojiao building.
The shape and decoration of Tujia folk houses are unique and have high artistic and aesthetic value. The architectural custom of Tujia nationality generally includes the unique architectural style and decoration of local houses, which has high artistic and aesthetic value. The architectural customs of Tujia nationality generally include watching geomantic omen, digging the foundation of the house, cutting down green hills, erecting columns, erecting girders, and completing ceremonies, which embodies the unique spatial nature view of Tujia nationality and the ubiquitous deification of gods, and forms a unique Tujia residential culture. It is the crystallization of wisdom of Tujia people in the process of long-term adaptation and transformation of nature. It has rich cultural connotations and is the concrete embodiment of China's traditional cultural spirit.
There are certain ceremonies in the process of logging, laying the foundation stone and erecting beams. The master in charge of ink says something auspicious and flattering, which is called saying the Buddha's name. This custom is still widespread, but its content has changed greatly.