Handicraft: Handmade by the top traditional tailors

Fabric: Various top traditional fabrics

Size: All listed sizes are in stock, and you may simply select your size based on the size chart

If you prefer to let our top traditional tailors specially custom one set for you, you may select "Free Customization" and leave us a note containing your measurements of height, weight, bust, waist and hip on the order form.

Color: If you like the same color most, please select "Same as the picture".

Free Urgent Tailor-made Service: It takes 1-2 weeks for our top tailors team to specially make it for you if you choose to customize it. If you need to receive it urgently for an event, you may leave us a message about the receipt date on the order form. Then we will specially arrange it for you without additional fees!

Artistic & Historical Background:          Listen
Chinese Shanxi Clapper Opera Xiaodan Garment Costumes and Headdress Qiu Sao Traditional Bangzi Opera Girl Blue Dress Young Lady Apparels The Chinese Shanxi Clapper Opera is a traditional form of Chinese opera that originated in the province of Shanxi.

It is known for its unique vocal style, which involves a high-pitched singing technique called "Qiu Sao" or "whispering voice."

The performers wear elaborate costumes and headdresses, with the most famous being the Xiaodan Garment, which is a long, flowing robe adorned with intricate embroidery and beading.

One of the most striking features of the Xiaodan Garment is its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

The garment is typically made from silk or other fine fabrics and is often decorated with gold or silver threads.

The headdress, also known as the Qiu Sao, is another important element of the costume.

It is designed to complement the overall look of the performer and can range in size and complexity depending on their rank or position within the opera troupe.

In addition to the costumes and headdresses, the performers also use a variety of props and instruments to enhance their performances.

These include things like fans, swords, and even musical instruments such as the erhu and pipa.

The music itself is also an important part of the performance, with singers using a high-pitched singing technique called "Qiu Sao" to create a hauntingly beautiful sound.

Overall, the Chinese Shanxi Clapper Opera is a fascinating art form that combines music, dance, and drama into a unique and captivating experience.

Its intricate costumes and headdresses, along with its distinctive vocal style and use of props and instruments, make it a true treasure of Chinese culture.