Áo bà ba

"Áo bà ba" (or Vietnamese silk pajamas) is a traditional Vietnamese costume. It is most associated with southern Vietnam, especially in rural areas.

The "áo bà ba" simply consists of a pair of silk pants and a long-sleeved, button-down silk shirt. The shirt will be somewhat long and split at the sides of the waist, forming two flaps. In the front of the shirt at the very bottom are typically two pockets.

Usage

The garment's simplicity and versatility has contributed to its popularity, as it is used by an overwhelming amount of the population, whether in rural or urban areas. It can be worn while laboring or lounging.

Modern versions allow countless different designs, colors, and embroidery, which have allowed the costume's transition into modern Vietnamese fashion as well.

All of this makes it easy to explain the costume's natural presence in almost every aspect of Vietnamese life.

ee also

*Áo dài
*Áo tứ thân
*Áo yếm
*Culture of Vietnam
*History of Vietnam
*Vietnamese clothing

External links

* [http://www.vietnamjournal.org/article.php?sid=138 VietnamJournal - Vietnamese Traditional Costumes]