Ao dai

The Áo dài ( German long top ) is the national costume in Vietnam. Spoken it is in the north of the country ' Ao Zai ' and in the south, such as Hue, ' Ao Yai '. It consists of a knee-or ankle-length, on both sides until about hochgeschlitzten the waist silk dress to be worn under the long, often loose-fitting white silk trousers.

The Áo dài is considered the traditional female garment Vietnam. In the center and south of the country one sees it as a school uniform, in the north it is more worn on festive occasions. It can definitely be worn by men, what happens today but only at certain ceremonial festivities to emphasize the preservation of the country's tradition. This can be especially been observed in Bac Ninh Province. The male version of the Buddhist monks and on Civil carrier is made of cotton and the Áo is called, the historic silk variant GAM for aristocratic circles Áo.

History

The preform of Áo dài was Áo tU Than identified and described since the beginning of the 12th century. In hot temperature woman wearing only a Áo tU than when it was cool, 3 dresses were worn one over the other. This combination was Áo MO ba ( three - dress) called. In winter you wore 6 or 7 of these thin clothes one over the other - Áo Mo Bay. The combination of the translucent colors of these arrangements testified of taste and style of the wearer.

Early versions of Áo dài, Áo Ngu Than called, dates back to the early 18th century and were inspired by the traditional Chinese woman 's garment cheongsam. The present form of the Áo dài was, however, designed in the 1930s by the Vietnamese designer Cát Tường and first Áo Tân Toi (modern dress) called. Mid-1980s, the Áo dài succeeded after years of oblivion, the renewed breakthrough in the fashion world of Vietnam, as it in 1982 at a beauty pageant contestant turned up at a surprisingly - also won the distance with some votes.

Variants

The Áo bà ba or silk pajama is a traditional female attire and is usually worn in southern Vietnam, especially in rural areas. It consists of wide-cut silk trousers and a long-sleeved, button-down silk blouse or tunic without a collar. This is slightly longer cut and slotted sides usually short, front bottom she is often busy with two pockets. The variant of the North is the slightly shorter and less fitted cut and in summer Short-sleeved worn Áo Canh, which was previously combined with a skirt. Suitable for everyday shape is the Chiếc áo (shirt ) from coarser materials.

Another typical local garment is the Áo Yem, formerly just called Yem, one of a neckband held backless top, which was mostly worn by women of all classes as an undergarment. Inspired by the Chinese, it is you Dou (肚兜) and there have been numerous variations of the basic shape.

Materials and colors

Preferred are generally pastel colors, at most with normal pattern. Currently also velvet and other materials are often processed in addition to the primary material of silk. The fabrics can be colorfully printed, painted or embroidered consuming. The pants are usually made of shiny silk entbasteter and are about waist high cut (height of the slots ). White is the preferred color, but dài often popular combinations are used mainly for colored Áo bought (red / gold, blue / black, same color - different brightness ).

The Áo dài in white color in many high schools school uniform, but is often supported only at two or three days a week and on special occasions. Often a sign of the school is attached to the name of the wearer and their grade level at chest level. On the other days, there is the school uniform of dark blue, long pants and a white blouse, which also carries such a shield. In addition to the white or pastel-colored dresses of the students one often finds stronger colors in persons in representative positions or on special occasions. Dark colors are often worn by elderly ladies. At weddings, red Áo dài are often worn with rich gold decoration and the traditional ring-shaped headdress.

Prices

The price of a Áo dài is depending on the material and size of ornaments between 20 and several hundred euros. While it is possible Áo dài to buy one off the shelf, but it is preferred customized fit with a cutter. Both dress and trousers are designed so that they can be adapted to almost every point a few centimeters in length later and so investing in this figure-flattering piece of clothing is more durable.

Worth mentioning

At the conclusion of the 18th APEC Summit Photo on November 19, 2006 in Hanoi, the participating heads of state wore traditionally the typical garb, in this case, the Áo dài.

This appeared in Vietnam in 2007 war drama Áo Lua Ha Dong (about "The White Silk Dress " ) discusses the cultural significance of Áo dài as a symbol of spirit and attitude of Vietnamese women.

Students at the Hanoi University of Technology

Áo dài - makers in Hanoi

Áo dài Embroidered

Government in Áo dài, November, 2006 in Hanoi

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