Why do Mongolians like to wear robes?

In the pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, Mongolian men, women and children like to wear robes all year round, commonly known as Mongolian robes. Wear a double robe in spring and autumn and a single cotton robe in summer. Men's dresses are generally fat, while women's dresses are tight to show women's slim and fit figure. Different colors have their own colors to symbolize robes. Men like to wear blue and brown, while women like to wear red, pink, green and sky blue. In summer, they are lighter in color, such as light blue, milky white, pink and light green. Mongolians believe that the color as white as milk is the most sacred, and it is often worn on festivals and auspicious days. Blue symbolizes eternity, loyalty and loyalty, and it is the color that represents the Mongols. Red is as warm, bright and pleasant as fire and the sun. Wear clothes of this color at ordinary times; Yellow is considered as a symbol of the supremacy of imperial power, so in the past, no one could wear it unless he was a living Buddha or a royal family who had received gifts from the emperor. Belt Windproof and Cold-proof Belt is an indispensable part of Mongolian costume. Generally made of cotton cloth and satin, the length varies from three meters to four meters. Most of the colors are in harmony with the colors of robes. The plain belt can not only keep out the wind and cold, but also keep the ribs stable and vertical when riding stiffly. It is also a beautiful dress. When a man wears a belt, he lifts his robe up, which is short, convenient to ride and looks thin and chic. There are also Mongolian knives, tongs and tobacco bags hanging on the belt. Women, on the other hand, should pull down their robes when they wear their belts to show their beautiful figure. The traditional clothing style of Mongols is Mongolian robe. /kloc-During the Mongol khanate in the 3rd century, Chinese and foreign travelers described their styles and materials. It is recorded in "Introduction to Black Tatar" that a few of them are square collars, made of felt, leather, leather and silk, and their clothes are fat and drag on for a long time. In winter, they wear two fur clothes, one inward and the other outward. This kind of clothing, after a little reform, is still in use today, and is worn by both men and women in pastoral areas. There are three kinds: clip, cotton and leather. In winter, sheepskin is used as lining, and silk, satin and cloth are used as surface. Wear cloth, silk, satin and silk in summer. Generally use red, yellow, purple and dark blue. Sleeves are long and narrow, and the hem is not split. Skirts and hems are often trimmed with flannel, with a width of about 6 ~ 9 cm. When wearing it, lift it up slightly, tighten the waist with red and purple satin and hang it at both ends. Wearing this robe for riding and grazing can protect your knees from cold, and you can stay at night as a cover. Thin long-sleeved sleeves can prevent mosquitoes, and you can wear a wide belt to keep your waist and ribs stable and vertical. Long-term Northern Expedition and nomadic migration have enabled Mongolians to establish extensive contacts with the northern nationalities and the Han nationality in the Central Plains very early. In addition, textiles were introduced earlier. Therefore, Mongolians like to wear robes all year round, double robes in spring and autumn, single robes in summer and fur robes and cotton robes in winter. The robes that grassland herders often wear in a year are raw sheepskins sewn with yogurt and fur, which are used as clothes during the day and robes at night. Characteristics of Mongolian robes In pastoral areas such as Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, men, women and children like to wear robes all year round, commonly known as "Mongolian robes". Wear double robes in spring and autumn, single robe in summer, fur robe and cotton robe in winter. Men's dresses are generally fat, while women's dresses are tight to show women's slim and fit figure. Its style and color vary from place to place and from person to person, slightly different. Generally, Mongolian robes are characterized by wide sleeves, high collar and right slit, and the lower end of most areas is not slit. The hem, cuffs and neckline of robes are mostly decorated with satin lace, "rolled intestines" and "rolled clouds" or fur such as tigers, leopards, otters and minks. It is not only beautiful and generous, but also has good practical functions. Winter cold kneepads, summer mosquito bites, sun protection. Walking can be used as clothes, lying can be used as a quilt. Mongolian people in Ordos and other places also like to wear robes of different lengths on the grassland. Men, women and children like to wear robes all year round, which is a unique Mongolian robe. The robe is wide and has a belt, and the style and color vary according to gender. Generally, the Mongolian robes worn by women are narrower than those worn by men, mainly in red, pink, green and sky blue. On festivals, they also wear headdresses woven with agate, pearls, corals, precious stones, gold, silver and jade. Men prefer to wear brown and blue Mongolian robes.