Upper garment and pleated skirt worn by Han-Chinese women (3)

In the Qing period, the typical Han-Chinese women's garment usually adopted a loose cut to disguise the shape of the body. As for shoes, they were extremely dainty. Loose-cut upper garments have broad sleeves and decorative borders. The collar, however, is narrow and small. Pleated skirts are ornate and brightly coloured – just like other costumes during Qing times.

Children's yellow upper garment with jacquard-woven floral motif
Late Qing period (mid-19th to early 20th century)
Hong Kong Museum of History collection
This children's upper garment looks identical to the adult version. Several 1873 Hong Kong five-cent coins featuring the bust of Queen Victoria are uniquely presented as knot-shaped buttons.