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Doi Kham Parallel-Front Robe

A women's traditional robe whose two front panels fall parallel without crossing — radiating a graceful, airy charm all its own.

Rental price

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

What defines the Áo Đối Khâm (parallel-collar overcoat) is its two collar panels that hang side by side rather than crossing over, as many other traditional robes do. Worn over a Yếm (traditional bodice) or an inner layer, it creates an airy, graceful look that remains demure.

Period of origin

Across many periods in the current of Vietnamese traditional dress, the Áo Đối Khâm was a familiar overcoat for women. Thanks to the costume-revival movement of recent years, this style has been reconstructed and quickly favored for its graceful, easy-to-combine form.

Characteristics

The two front panels are left to hang in parallel or tied loosely instead of being buttoned, combined with generous wide sleeves. Layered over a Yếm and a skirt, the robe forms a soft, supple, multi-tiered ensemble.

Cultural meaning

Through its skillful layering, the Áo Đối Khâm reveals the refined aesthetic sense of Vietnamese women of old — keeping a modest air while suggesting a feeling of freedom and ease.

Role in tourism

Slipping into the Áo Đối Khâm, travelers can easily take on the part of a Vietnamese maiden of a bygone era, capturing poetic period moments amid deeply traditional settings.

Signature colors

The palette of the Áo Đối Khâm leans toward gentle hues — white, blush pink, light blue, pale yellow, or lavender — pairing seamlessly with the tones of the Yếm worn underneath.

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