Traditional clothing is rarely mentioned by foreigners when they come to Vietnam, except the Ao Dai. In this post, I will mention some Vietnamese traditional outfits you should know for exploring Vietnam. Traditional outfits also as a cultural heritage of Vietnam. Go along with them, there are many historical stories about their purpose and their creations. Ao Dai Ao Dai was born in the time of Nguyen Phuc Khoan - a Lord of Vietnam at that time (1739-1765). After the huge movement of Minh Huong people came to Vietnam, the lord decided to distinguish the Vietnamese people with them by creating the Ao Dai. At the beginning of Ao Dai creation, the primer of it is the Ao Dai Giao Lanh. It is the historic cross-collared robe. The shape of Ao Dai Giao Lanh has a thin coat will over a camisole, two crossed set collars, and the skirt is loose. Furthermore, there were some differences between the poor and the rich for this costume. Poor people at that must go on barefoot while the noble people will have shoes, wooden logs or slippers. By the time, tailors in different generation have developed the Ao Dai day by day. Thus, it could suitable for the situation of contemporary society. Nowadays, the style of modern Ao Dai is simpler than before. There are 2 pieces of the shirt, at the back and front. Therefore, the look of Ao Dai also contains the pure core value of the Ao Dai Giao Lanh. Besides, some tailors will add more embroidery motifs on the 2 side of the shirt. Thus, it could be more unique and does not have a boring look. Four-panel traditional dress (Ao Tu Than) Ao Tu Than also innovated from Ao Dai Giao Lanh also. It was used by poor
Traditional clothing is rarely mentioned by foreigners when they come to Vietnam, except the Ao Dai. In this post, I will mention some Vietnamese traditional outfits you should know for exploring Vietnam. Traditional outfits also as a cultural heritage of Vietnam. Go along with them, there are many historical stories about their purpose and their
