{"id":1207,"date":"2025-02-19T14:57:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T06:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/?p=1207"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:25:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T02:25:23","slug":"how-to-style-womens-clothing-in-the-tang-dynasty-pibo-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/02\/19\/how-to-style-womens-clothing-in-the-tang-dynasty-pibo-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Style Women’s Clothing in the Tang Dynasty – Pibo\u00a0(Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the previous article, we mentioned that Chang’an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, was a renowned international metropolis at that time. Cultures from various countries collided and merged here, and the people of the Tang Dynasty incorporated various foreign elements into their traditional Chinese clothing<\/a>. This kind of innovation was similar to today’s brand collaborations. The Pibo is one of the products born out of this cultural integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. What is Pibo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It can be said that the Pibo was a popular accessory among women in the Tang and Song dynasties. In the Tang Dynasty, it was called “\u5e14\u5b50” or “\u9886\u5dfe”, and after the Song Dynasty, it was known as “Pibo”. It is a long, light – weight and soft ribbon – like scarf. First, it is draped over the neck and shoulders, then casually wrapped around the chest and arms, and finally hangs down beside the body. During the Tang and Song dynasties, the Pibo was a commonly used accessory for women. It came in a variety of colors and patterns, mainly made of thin silk and gauze. The two ends fluttered with the wind, creating a light and elegant effect for decorative purposes. Although the Pibo is just a simple piece of cloth, there are various ways to wear it. Some people drape it over the back, some over the chest, some tuck it into the skirt, and some tie it behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

II. Ways to Wear Pibo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 1. Double – sided Front – hanging on Arms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pibo hanfu<\/a> can be casually worn by wrapping it around the shoulders and back and then draping it over the arms. This was the most common way to wear it in the early Tang Dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Double – sided Rear – hanging on Shoulders<\/strong>
Bend the Pibo in front of the body, and let both ends hang down behind the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Double – sided Front – wrapped and Rear – hanging on Arms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Double – sided Front – wrapped and Front – hanging on Arms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Single – sided Front – hanging on Arm<\/strong>
Let both ends hang on the left – hand side. One end hangs between the arm and the body, while the other end goes around the shoulder and back, then turns in front of the body and drapes over the left arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2162. Long and Short Pibo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n