The long bao (Imperial robe) of Emperor Khai Dinh displayed in Lan Vien Co Tich space
This event is part of the series of activities within Vietnam Design Week 2022.
In this exhibition, more than ten ao dai of the Nguyen Dynasty are introduced to the public by Prof. Dr. Thai Kim Lan. These include the ao menh phu (lady's costume), the ao xiem (xiem costume), the brocade ao dai, the winter costume, and the loosen silk costume, etc. Notably, among these costumes is the long bao (imperial robe) of Emperor Khai Dinh, which has attracted many people’s attention.
Also in this space, Trinh Hong Dieu (a younger sister of the late musician Trinh Cong Son), a designer, also introduces some traditional ao dai designs with modern orientation.
The exhibition runs until November 11.
By N. Minh