Modern Design Transformation Path of Persian Lacquer Book Binding

ZHANG Yuqi

doi:10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.02.040

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Packaging Engineering ›› 2026, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (2) : 399-408. DOI: 10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.02.040

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Modern Design Transformation Path of Persian Lacquer Book Binding

ZHANG Yuqi^*

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The work aims to study the craftsmanship and material identification of lacquer book covers, analyze the historical significance and craftsmanship inheritance of lacquerware in the cultural exchange between ancient Eastern and Western crafts, and explore the value of traditional lacquer book binding techniques in contemporary design applications. The historical documentary research methods were used to clarify the origin of Persian lacquer book binding. The visual and comparative research methods were adopted to identify the composition types and decorative elements of Persian lacquer book covers, and restore the basic style of Persian lacquer book binding. The pattern analysis and design principles were employed to interpret the innovative practices of traditional craftsmanship techniques in contemporary book binding design. The use of lacquer craftsmanship for book binding was a witness to the independent development of lacquerware craftsmanship in Persia, and the combination of traditional binding craftsmanship and lacquerware craftsmanship was innovative and feasible in contemporary design. The study of craftsmanship and materials is an important component of the research on the history and culture of Persian lacquer book binding, which not only provides strong material evidence for the unique style of lacquer book covers that has influenced the world in Persia, but also contributes to the restoration and protection of lacquer book cover research, and provides new ideas for the innovation of modern book binding design.

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Persian / lacquer book binding / craftsmanship / material / design transformation

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ZHANG Yuqi. Modern Design Transformation Path of Persian Lacquer Book Binding[J]. Packaging Engineering. 2026, 47(2): 399-408 https://doi.org/10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.02.040

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