Introduction of Yao costumes

In the past, Yao people used to call themselves Guo Shanyao, Hongtou Yao, Daban Yao, Pingtou Yao, Indigo Yao, Shayao and Baitou Yao because of their different characteristics in residence and dress. Guo, Hongtou Yao, Daban Yao, Pingtou Yao, Indigo Yao, Shayao, Baitou Yao, etc. In terms of customs and habits, we have always maintained the traditional characteristics of our nation, especially in men's and women's clothing. Yao women are good at embroidery, embroidering exquisite patterns on skirts, cuffs and trouser legs. Hair is braided around the top of the head, surrounded by colorful beads, and the neck of the skirt is embroidered with colorful patterns all the way to the chest. Men, on the other hand, like to tie their hair in a bun, wrap it in red cloth or green cloth, and wear a long-sleeved dress with no collar and double-breasted buttons, with a white cloth "vest" slung diagonally over it, and trousers with large underpants. When Yao men and women reach the age of 15 or 16, they have to change their flower caps into baotoupa, which shows that their bodies have matured. 20 14,165438+1October, 1 1, Yao costumes were approved by the State Council and included in the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.