How to wear Dai clothes

Dai costumes are divided into men's wear and women's wear. Men's clothes are tops, pants and shoes, and women's clothes are tops, skirts and shoes.

Dai costume is the traditional national costume of Dai people in China, which shows the unique style of Dai people. The Dai men's styles are tops, trousers and shoes. Wear a long-sleeved double-breasted Dai traditional coat, usually a longer style. You can choose a slightly longer coat. Paired with loose Dai traditional pants, the length is generally ankle-length or longer, so that the trouser legs cover the shoes. Wear suitable traditional shoes, such as cloth shoes or leather shoes hand-woven by Dai people.

Women wear tops, skirts and shoes. Wear a traditional Dai coat called Asan, usually with loose short sleeves or sleeveless sleeves. You can choose a longer coat. With the traditional skirt of Dai nationality, it is generally long, and the length can be selected according to personal preference. It is suggested to choose a longer skirt to show the traditional charm. Wear Dai traditional hand-woven shoes, such as embroidered cloth shoes.

Characteristics of Dai costumes

1, rich in colors: Dai costumes pay attention to bright colors, and commonly used colors are red, blue, yellow and green. These bright colors reflect the Dai people's love and yearning for life.

2. Complex patterns: Dai costumes are often decorated with complex patterns, such as phoenix, patterns symbolizing happiness and auspiciousness, flowers and butterflies. These patterns are decorative and moral, showing the unique charm of Dai culture.

3. Hand embroidery: Dai people often use hand embroidery skills, and the embroidery workers are fine and delicate, making the clothes more gorgeous and exquisite. Dai women are famous for their exquisite embroidery skills. They often embroider all kinds of flowers and patterns on their clothes to show their exquisite handicrafts.