The custom of belly covering

In Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province, Chinese-style chest covering is often accompanied by life etiquette. When a woman is happy, her mother and her husband's family will sew a Chinese-style corset for the upcoming baby. On Dragon Boat Festival, my uncle will give my nephew a Chinese corset. Daughter-in-law who has never been through the door will also make Chinese-style chest covering for her future husband. When a mature person reaches the age of "crossing the threshold", he will also put on a new belly to ensure peace; When the elderly reach the taboo year of "crossing the threshold", the daughter should wrap her belly for the elderly and pray for a long life. In many places, after death, people wear a Chinese-style chest covering before wearing a shroud.

In most parts of Shanxi, whether it is a plowman, a woman or a doll, generations can't live without their stomachs all year round. When the child is born, the first dress prepared by the mother is red cloth; Since then, every birthday, grandma's family and relatives have been sent to have a stomachache; When I grow up and get engaged, my daughter-in-law will send me a trip ... Year after year, the days have changed, but the habit of traveling has not changed. Nowadays, the use of belly may have exceeded the original intention of our ancestors. Shanxi people not only use it to protect themselves, but also pin their hopes for a healthy and happy life on this small pocket.