The Probert Encyclopaedia of Costume

CH'AO-FU

The ch'ao-fu was a Chinese man's robe consisting of a kimono-style upper body with long, close-fitting sleeves that were terminated in a horse-hoof cuff; a closely-fitting neckband over which was worn a detached collar with wing-like tips that extended over the wearer's shoulders; a pleated skirt with a banded waist lower body. Ch'ao-fu were worn in different colours dependant upon rank.
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