Author：China culture | 2023-01-11 | Views：282
Last week, we learned about mang. Today, let’s learn about another special costume: pi (a mantle worn by male or female roles).
Pi is the less-formal attire worn by these same groups. It is a long, brocade gown with decorative closures and long sleeves. Colors and designs vary according to the status and family backgroud of the character. The headgear varies as well: for male, the type of headgear indicates status; for females, it represents age.
So what kind of people usually use pi? In Chinese history, official men, lady from a wealthy family, older and gentry-class male usually wear pi. For example, Emperor Guang Wu of the Han Dynasty is the character who wears a royal yellow robe with a round dragon design. In today’s picture, the old woman in the left wears a beautiful pi to show her maturity.
