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Doi Kham Parallel-Front Robe

An outer robe with two parallel collar panels falling straight down — light, elegant, and characteristic of Vietnamese women's traditional costume.

Rental price

4 hours
600.000
8 hours
900.000
1 day
1.200.000
Deposit
3.500.000
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Concept

The Áo Đối Khâm (parallel-collar overcoat) is an outer garment whose two collar panels fall straight down side by side without crossing, usually worn over a Yếm (traditional bodice) or an inner layer. The result is a look that is light, elegant, and free-flowing.

Period of origin

The Áo Đối Khâm has appeared throughout many periods of Vietnamese traditional dress as a common overcoat for women. Along with the movement to revive traditional costume, the Đối Khâm has been brought back and embraced for its graceful, easy-to-style form.

Characteristics

Its hallmark is the pair of parallel front panels, left unbuttoned to hang loose or fastened with a light tie, paired with wide sleeves. The robe is typically worn with a Yếm and a skirt, building a graceful layered silhouette.

Cultural meaning

The Áo Đối Khâm reflects the refinement of the layered dressing favored by the Vietnamese of old, while expressing the modest yet free-spirited beauty of the traditional woman.

Role in tourism

For travelers, the Áo Đối Khâm offers the experience of stepping into the role of a Vietnamese maiden of times past — perfect for poetic period-costume photo sets amid traditional surroundings.

Signature colors

The Áo Đối Khâm favors soft, refined tones such as white, blush pink, light blue, pale yellow, and lavender — harmonizing gently with the color of the Yếm worn beneath.

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