| Tibetan clothing is generally known to be bright and | | | | corduroy and pulu. Boots of Changdu and northern |
| colorful. The Tibetan costume has a strong | | | | Tibet are simple, honest, and tasteful, while boots of |
| connection with the people, and climate of "roof of | | | | Shannan and Rikeze are delicate, careful, and refined. |
| the world". The costume reflects the history, culture, | | | | Boots in Lhasa region incorporate the strong points |
| beliefs, character and wealth of the local people. | | | | of different places and they are elegant with bright |
| When you take a Tibet tour, never miss its unique | | | | color. |
| costume culture. | | | | The Tibetan apron: The apron is one of the Tibetan |
| The Tibetan robe: Talking about Tibetan dress, you | | | | women favorite dresses. It is called Bangdan in |
| will think of the Tibetan robe. The Tibetan people call | | | | Tibetan. According to custom, the aprons are only |
| it Zhuba. The Tibetan robe worn by men is broad | | | | worn by married women but today more and more |
| and is normally fastened under the right arm, while | | | | unmarried young ladies also like to wear them. |
| the robes worn by women are slightly narrower with | | | | Tibetan women tie the aprons around their waists. |
| or without sleeves. The robes often fastened with | | | | The apron is made of colorful pulu with red, green, |
| two cloth belts. Virtually every Tibetan man wears | | | | sky-blue, lemon yellow, purple and white in the |
| such a robe without pocket. | | | | material. The most popular apron is a kind of long |
| Tibetan robes are held together with a band instead | | | | apron which is tied around waist and hung from front |
| of buttons and with the front puffing up so as to | | | | waist to lower hem of the skirt. This apron is sewn |
| carry daily necessities, or even their children inside. An | | | | by three separate vertical pieces and on each piece |
| interesting thing about the robes is that the sleeves | | | | there are colorful horizontal stripes patterns. The |
| can be removed. They are often removed when | | | | apron shines faintly, giving the feel of sunshine. |
| sleeping or working in warm weather. Since the day | | | | The Tibetan scarf: A traditional ceremonial scarf used |
| and night temperatures vary greatly, Tibetan people | | | | in Tibet. The Tibetan people call it "Khata". It is often |
| usually do not put their arms in their sleeves during | | | | given as a gift at special Tibetan ceremonies. It |
| the day, but rather tie the sleeves around their waist | | | | symbolizes goodwill, auspiciousness and compassion. |
| wearing their robe as a kind of skirt. | | | | It is usually made of silk. The color of the scarf is |
| The Tibetan boots: When you walking in the street, | | | | usually always white as this symbolizes the pure |
| you will see either Tibetan women or men wear | | | | heart of the giver. |
| boots and all kinds of boots are straight without | | | | The scarf can be presented at any festive occasions |
| distinguishing left and right and without men and | | | | to a host or at weddings, funerals, births, |
| women style. They are just divided into long leg | | | | graduations, arrivals and departure of guests, etc. |
| boots, short leg boots, unlined boots and | | | | The Tibetan people commonly give a kind |
| cotton-padded boots. According to the material, it | | | | acknowledgment of "Tashi Delek" (meaning good |
| can roughly be divided into three kinds: cowhide, | | | | luck) at the time of presenting. |