The Historical Origin of Mongolian Costume

The origin of Mongolian costumes can be traced back to distant prehistoric times. As early as the Paleolithic Age, humans began to decorate themselves with leaves of plants, and later made clothes out of hunting skins. On the rock paintings of nomadic people in the north, ancient humans in the Mongolian plateau have been seen, with a short animal skin skirt around their waist, feathers on their heads, and some hips and tails. Moreover, a large number of rough stone rings, bone ornaments and other items have appeared, indicating that the nomadic people in the north have had aesthetic intentions and aesthetic pursuits long ago.

Archaeological data show that the costumes of Mongolians are in the same strain as the costumes of ancient northern nomadic people in China. According to the biography of Xiongnu in Hanshu, the headdress of Xiongnu women who eat animal meat and wear fur felt is very similar to that of Chahar women. The costume culture of Xiongnu was passed on to northern nomadic peoples such as Xianbei, Rouran and Turkic, and of course to Mongols. One of the characteristics of these national costumes is to adapt to the plateau climate.

Mongolian costumes have their own aesthetic characteristics. Mongolians especially like bright colors, which make people feel bright and happy. Mongolians also advocate some pure and bright colors such as white and sky blue. Blue sky and white clouds, green grass and red, a natural harmony. In addition, judging from the style of Mongolian national costumes, the praised clothes and belts can not only reflect the curvy beauty of human body, but also reflect the bold and straightforward character of Mongolian shepherds. Mongolians live in the Mongolian plateau, and the cold climate is mainly nomadic, so they have to migrate immediately for a long time. Therefore, their clothing must have a strong cold-proof effect and be easy to ride, and robes, vests and leather boots naturally become their first choice.

Mongolian national costume is an inseparable part of Mongolian traditional culture. From ancient times to the Mongolian khanate, from Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties to the present, with the development of history, Mongolian people in past dynasties have exerted their wisdom and constantly absorbed the essence of brotherly national costumes in their long-term life and production practice, and gradually improved and enriched their traditional costumes in terms of types, styles, fabric colors and sewing techniques. , created many exquisite costumes, and added brilliant brilliance to the costume culture of the Chinese nation.