Very distinctive Chashan Yao costumes

Yao culture is an indispensable part of China's traditional national culture, and the most obvious manifestation of Yao culture is Chashan Yao costumes. Chashan Yao costumes not only have profound historical and cultural connotations, but also are a symbol of the unity of the Yao people. Unique costumes contain different histories. Come with me to see the unique Chashan Yao costumes.

Chashanyao is one of the five major Yao ethnic groups in Dayaoshan (Chashanyao, Aoyao, Hualanyao, Pan Yao and Shanziyao). Its costumes are different from other ethnic groups and have unique characteristics:

Overview of Chashanyao Clothing

Chashan Yao usually wears a short coat, with buttons for men's clothes and no lace buttons for women's clothes. When wearing, press the right lapel on the left lapel and fasten it with a belt. Some areas have large lapels, similar to the clothes of Han sisters. Men's and women's trousers are special, with wide legs. Men's and women's trousers are longer than knees, and there are other foot covers. Old people wear bibcock embroidered shoes; Chashanyao's clothing material color is relatively simple, only white, blue and black. There are many blue and white tops in spring and summer, and many black clothes in autumn and winter. Pants are all black; Ribbon is a special ornament that distinguishes Chashan Yao from other ethnic groups in Yaoshan, and it is also a necessity for labor.

Chashanyao not only grows paddy fields, but also grows mountains. Paddy fields and mountains are far from the village, so you need to bring lunch or other items when you go out to work. Because the mountain is high and the road is narrow, it is not suitable for carrying burdens, so Yao people sew black cloth on the edge of their belts to carry them. Ribbon and peak band have therefore become the special symbols of Chashan Yao, and they are also the necessary dowry for marriage. Ribbon is a girl's favorite token of love.