Early Times

Later, with the changes in aesthetic tastes during the Qing Dynasty, the decorations on cloaks also gradually became more intricate. If not mentioned, a cloak is just an ordinary piece of clothing, a normal garment. "Cloaks" started becoming popular from the Ming Dynasty, originally worn by men, but later women also began wearing them, continuing even to today's opera stages, being one of the few garments worn universally by both genders. However, when cloaks were worn by both men and women, it did not mean that a single piece of clothing could be worn by both husband and wife. Many historical documents specifically mention "women's cloaks," indicating there was a distinction between the two in early times. The special feature of this type of cloak is its straight collar, front opening, and incomplete trim around the edges, with slits on both sides. In fact, with just one glance, one would not confuse a cloak with a cape! What was the purpose of the cloak worn by generals? The creativity of large bath towels inspired by Guangxi-style cloaks and capes. For ancient people, cloaks were not just for show; they have a long history and profound culture. On the battlefield, generals…