For each character there are specific costumes. Wu-shêng wear the k’ai-k’ao, a war costume. It has many parts including mail and padding to create the effect of a fierce and strong warrior.
The nobility wear the Mang-p’ao robe. This costume is for emperors and important officials, but is normally only worn on special occasions. It is a loose long robe with a round neck and has slits on the side so that it swings delicately as the dignitaries walk, giving them an air of importance. It also comes with a loose jade belt (Yü- tai). The female’s mang p’ao are cut to the knee and accompanied with a narrow skirt. Another robe for nobility is the tieh-ts, which is the everyday garb of the higher officials. It is usually made of silk or satin and buttoned to one side.Answered by qwert22 | Aug. 22, 2016 08:14
