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Kangba Clothing

Source: Hailuogou official website 2025-06-23 10:30:00

The traditional clothing of the Kangba people is mainly skirts and robes. This type of skirt is often made of homemade fur and sheepskin, and is worn in winter as a leather robe. In ancient times, nobles and wealthy families often wore leather robes made of tiger skin, leopard skin, and otter skin, with silk clothing inside or decorated with silk trim. Nowadays, the Tibetan clothing of Kangba people is more refined, not only luxurious and exquisite, but also highly appreciated. Kangba men often carry waist knives, protective boxes, and other items, and tie "hero tassels" braided with black or red silk thread and hair on their heads, appearing strong and brave. The clothing of Kangba women is known for its elegance and luxury. Their underwear is mostly made of silk, and their outerwear is meticulously sewn with otter skin and decorated with traditional patterns. Kangba women all have headwear, chest ornaments, back ornaments, waist ornaments, and other accessories, which are often treasures passed down from generation to generation, such as necklaces and headwear made of nine eyed stones, agate, jade, and red coral, various ornaments made of turquoise, beeswax, and pure silver, etc. These clothing accessories are worth from tens of thousands to millions, becoming symbols of their family wealth.


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