翟衣 diyi | 褍正記HANFU
This blue robe is called diyi/翟衣. Diyi is the historical Chinese attire worn by empresses and crown princesses. It is a formal wear meant only for ceremonial purposes. It is embroidered with long-tail pheasants and circular flowers. It is worn with fengguan (phoenix crown). Diyi has been worn by empresses and other royal noblewomen since the Zhou dynasty. (x)















