Traditional Clothing

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Traditional Clothing

Clothing varied dramatically throughout Chinese history.

In most dynasties, people couldn’t choose what they wore. The styles and colors depended on a person’s position and level, e.g. “bright yellow” is reserved for only the emperor.

http://culture.dresschina.com/ancient_dress/index.htm

Clothing in Very Ancient Time

Clothing for Emperors and Queens (Ming Dynasty)

Clothing for Officials (Ming Dynasty)

Clothing for Common People (Ming Dynasty)

Clothing for Emperors and Queens (Qing Dynasty)

Clothing for Officials and Common People (Qing Dynasty)

Some Links

Tang Dynasty: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/2rukrEyRPWk/

Qing Dynasty: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/vulMyxsoqCM/