Handicraft: Well handmade by top traditional tailors team

Fabric: Various top traditional fabrics

Size: You can pick a standard size we have in stock. If you want our top traditional tailors to custom-make it for you for free, just choose "Free Customization" and tell us your measurements or your usual size in the order note.

Color: If you like the same color in stock most, you do not need to select the color section. If you wish to change it, you may select another main color on the color section. Or you may select "Free Customization" and leave us a note containing your detail color requirements on the order form.

If you choose to customize it, it takes 1-2 weeks for our top traditional tailors team to specially make one set for you.

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

: Clothing worn by female characters in ancient Beijing Opera, such as the costumes worn by Lin Daiyu, Jia Baoyu's cousin in "Dream of the Red Chamber," and Mulan in "Hua Mulan," have rich spiritual and cultural connotations and historical significance.

These costumes not only represent symbols of social class, gender, and identity at that time but also reflect the aesthetic concepts, artistic styles, and cultural traditions of that era.

In "Dream of the Red Chamber," Lin Daiyu's costume is predominantly red, symbolizing her noble status and pure and innocent character.

She wears a long-sleeved robe with a white belt around her waist, a gold hairpin in her hair, and embroidered shoes on her feet.

These details embody the characteristics of Qing Dynasty court dress while also showcasing author Cao Xueqin's pursuit of female beauty and critique of feudal society.

In "Hua Mulan," Mulan's costume focuses more on practicality and functionality.

She wears a black robe, a helmet on her head, horse boots on her feet, and carries a bow and arrow bag on her shoulder.

These costumes are designed to protect her safety and combat effectiveness on the battlefield.

This utilitarian design philosophy also reflects the realistic needs and social values of wartime.

Apart from these specific costumes, there are many other types of clothing worn by female characters in ancient Beijing Opera.

For example, the costume worn by the King's daughter, Hong'er, in "Journey to the West" is very gorgeous and colorful; while the costume worn by Bai Suzhen in "The Legend of White Snake" is mainly white, symbolizing her pure and kind image.

In summary, the clothing worn by female characters in ancient Beijing Opera plays an important role in traditional Chinese culture.

They not only have unique aesthetic value and artistic charm but also carry rich historical backgrounds and cultural connotations.

By appreciating and studying these costumes, we can better understand the customs and lifestyles of ancient Chinese society.

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