What are the characteristics of Tibetan robes worn by Tibetans?

Tibetan robe is a common costume of Tibetan people, and it is also the most remarkable feature that distinguishes it from other ethnic groups. The basic characteristics of Tibetan clothing are hypertrophy, long sleeves, wide waist and right lapel, which is a linear clothing without cutting. Sleeves are the same length, robes are longer than the body, and buttons are not needed. Tibetan robes pay the most attention to pendants, sleeves and skirts. The bottom of the robe is often inlaid with precious fur and silk piping, and the underwear is usually a white satin shirt.

The materials used for clothing in pastoral areas are mainly fur, while those in agricultural areas are mostly "encouraging". Tibetan men all wear Tibetan robes. Tibetan robes have neither pockets nor buttons. Tie a belt around the waist, and the chest protrudes into a big bag, which can hold personal items, such as wooden bowls, bazan bags, ghee boxes, etc. Even a baby can put it in. Tibetans often wear Tibetan robes with one sleeve and the other sleeve pulled from the back to the front. This custom is closely related to the local plateau climate. There is a great temperature difference between day and night on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The Tibetan people often describe the changeable weather as "one mountain with four seasons, and ten miles of different days". Even in summer, it is cold in the morning and hot at noon. Herdsmen should wear warm Tibetan robes when they go out. At noon, they can't stand the heat, so they have to wear one sleeve or even two sleeves and tie them around their waist. At night, it was cold again, and both sleeves had to be put on again. Tibetan herders sometimes stay far away from home, spend the night outside, and often use loose clothes to keep warm. It can be seen that Tibetan robes are versatile and indispensable daily clothes for Tibetan people.