Upper garment and pleated skirt worn by Han-Chinese women (2)

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.

Shoes for bound feet
Late Qing period (mid-19th to early 20th century)
Hong Kong Museum of History collection