Ancient Chinese Theater Costume - Red - Double dragons

Ancient Theater Costume from China:

- Chinese Plays can relate to very different eras. The costumes worn by the actors are extremely varied.
- We'll find three types of suits: The national Costume "old", the national costume "modern" and finally the foreign costumes.
- Here we have an old costume. By the variety of colors and the richness of the ornaments, this costume plays a very important role in the public eye.
- This costume are made of silk and embroidery.
- This Costume dates from the early twentieth century. (1920/1930)

The Colors of the Costumes:

- The Red: Symbol of dignity and joy.
- The Black: This color is reserved for the highest officials, it symbolizes the severity and humble.
- The Yellow: symbol of the imperial family, emperors.
- Le White: This color is reseve for the mourning.
- The Pink: Color of joy, gaiety and finally lightness.
- The Green: Color of the concubines but also the color of the maids.
- The Blue: Symbolizes honesty and simplicity.