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The costume system of the Yuan Dynasty not only retained the traditional elements of the Mongolian nationality, but also extensively absorbed the cultural essence of the Han nationality and other nationalities in the Central Plains, forming a unique costume style. Since Genghis Khan established the Mongol Empire in 1206 and destroyed the Western Xia and Jin Dynasties, the clothing of the Yuan Dynasty gradually developed into a crystallization of multi-culture.

Quality Sun clothing: the unity of court and folk color

The most iconic costume of the Yuan Dynasty is the ‘Jinsun Fu’. This is inherited from the Han and the characteristics of the Mongolian national dress system, initially for the emperor, and gradually became the official, bodyguard dress. ‘Yuan history · Yu Fu annals’ records that the quality of sun clothing for the top even under the dress, tight under the short, the waist plus plicates, shoulder and back hanging large beads, color unity, known as ‘one color clothes.’ In the big banquet, all the officials of the Son of Heaven wore uniform colors, which not only demonstrated the majesty of the royal family, but also promoted the unity of the court and folk clothing. The quality Sun clothing not only has many styles, but also the material and technology are extremely exquisite, reflecting the luxury and delicacy of the Yuan Dynasty clothing.

The costume of Yuan Dynasty shows the practicability of nomads and the aesthetics of Central Plains culture. Mongolian traditional robes, riding boots, felt hats and other clothing, with its loose and easy to mount the characteristics of shooting, to adapt to the needs of life on the grassland. At the same time, Yuan costumes also incorporated the elements of the Central Plains, such as wide-sleeved robes and waist girding, which made the costumes add some elegance and gravitas while maintaining practicality.

There are many kinds of costumes in the Yuan Dynasty, which can be divided into daily costumes, festival costumes, court costumes and so on. Daily clothing is mainly comfortable, men wear wide-sleeved robes and belted riding boots, while women prefer narrow-sleeved robes and belted traditional Mongolian boots. Costumes for festivals or important occasions are more gorgeous, with men’s robes embroidered with patterns and women’s robes inlaid with jewels, showing luxury.

The Yuan Dynasty also had strict rules on dress hierarchy. The imperial dress is particularly solemn and gorgeous, and the Baigan public dress follows the system of the Song Dynasty, but the style is innovative, and the grade is distinguished by different colors and patterns. The dress of the common people was subject to various restrictions and could not exceed the hierarchy. The diversity and grade of this kind of clothing classification not only reflects the strict hierarchy of the Yuan Dynasty society, but also reflects the aesthetic taste and cultural background of different social classes.

Yuan Dynasty clothing is famous for its unique ethnic integration and cultural exchange, which not only retains the traditional elements of the Mongolian nationality, but also widely absorbs the cultural essence of the Han and other ethnic groups in the Central Plains. Starting from the clothing system, we can deeply feel the unique charm and historical and cultural value of Yuan Dynasty clothing. Let’s go through time and space together and enjoy the splendor that spans thousands of years!