Traditional Chinese bridal gowns include dragon and phoenix coats, Xiuhe costumes, phoenix crown and rosy robe, qipao, and Han style bridal gowns.
The Dragon Phoenix Robe and Xiuhe Robe are both styles of upper coat and lower skirt, with red as the base color and gold silk thread embroidery, showing off their grandeur and beauty;
As an accessory, the phoenix crown and rosy robe symbolize nobility and glory;
Qipao is full of charm and can perfectly present the bride's good figure;
The color of the Han style bridal gown is mainly red and black, solemn and sacred.
1、 What are the traditional Chinese bridal gowns
1. Dragon Phoenix Robe
The dragon and phoenix coat DRESS is handmade, and each piece is very precious. The upper garment is designed to fit the waist, and the lower garment is worn to the feet. The embroidered patterns on the dragon and phoenix jackets are mainly composed of dragons and phoenixes, symbolizing the auspiciousness of the newlyweds and symbolizing their pairing. In addition, peonies represent wealth and glory, and auspicious clouds represent harmony.
2. Xiuhe Clothing
Xiuhe costume was a formal dress worn by women during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, and has now become one of the traditional dresses for Chinese brides. Xiuhe clothing is mainly decorated with auspicious patterns such as "bat" and "joy", and the combination of red and gold colors highlights the bride's dignified and beautiful appearance.
3. Feng Guan Xia Chang
In traditional wedding dresses, the phoenix crown and rosy robe can be said to be outstanding representatives among all bride dresses. However, it is not a formal dress, just a decoration for a formal dress. The phoenix crown and rosy robe refer to two pieces of jewelry. When the bride gets married, she wears a phoenix crown on her head and a rosy robe on her shoulders, symbolizing nobility and glory.
4. Cheongsam Dress
Cheongsam is an elegant and stylish formal dress that can showcase a woman's figure well. Traditional cheongsams are longer in length and suitable for taller brides, making them look very stylish when worn. The petite bride can choose an improved cheongsam, which is also very beautiful.
5. Chinese style bridal gown
In the Han Dynasty, newlyweds did not need too much decoration when getting married, and some ordinary clothing combinations could reflect the natural charm of women. The design of the waistband in Chinese style bridal gowns can effectively enhance the body shape and is suitable for larger brides. The colors are mainly red and black, which are upright and solemn, with a sacred sense of ceremony.
2、 Traditional Bridal Dresses in Other Asian Countries
1. Traditional Korean Bridal Dress
Traditional Korean bridal gowns are very luxurious, which is very different from the clothes they usually wear. The bride wears a red dress, a yellow short top, a garden shirt, a bun, and a dragon hairpin with a prefix and ribbon hanging from it. The patterns on clothes usually represent the combination of two surnames and the source of blessings. This kind of clothing combination originated from the Tang Dynasty in China and later evolved into their traditional wedding attire in the Korean region.
2. Japan
The traditional Japanese bride's dress is based on pure white as the basic color tone, embroidered with white cranes or other auspicious totems. In addition to these, the bride also wears a white hat shaped "Jiao Yin", symbolizing restraining her temper, following her husband's family, and not seeking self fulfillment.
3. India
The traditional Indian bridal gown consists of a red gold border and a white wedding dress. White symbolizes purity, while red symbolizes future prosperity. Indian brides also love to pair it with a large amount of gold jewelry and draw traditional patterns on their hands. These patterns are mostly peacocks and lotus flowers, symbolizing beauty, wealth, fertility, and happiness.