Title
Kinh (Viet) man and woman's garments
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Vietnam
Accession No.
2004-00098
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Ministry of Culture and Information of The Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
These silk garments represent the most popular and widely recognised Vietnamese national costume - the 'ao dai'. It consists of a long gown with a slit on both sides, worn over silk pants, and with probably Chinese- influenced designs. Usually tailor-made, the silk garments were worn on special occasions. The Kinh (Viet) people form the major ethnic Vietnamese group, originating from present-day northern Vietnam and southern China. They are officially known as Kinh to distinguish them from other ethnic groups in Vietnam.
