Concept
Áo Giao Lĩnh (cross-collar robe) is one of the oldest forms of Vietnamese historical costume, defined by two collar lapels crossing diagonally over the chest. The garment carries a free-flowing, graceful and distinctly classical air.
Giao Linh Cross-Collar Robe
An age-old historical costume with the collar crossing over the chest — the free-flowing, antique look of Vietnamese dress from times long past.
Rental price
- 4 hours
- 600.000₫
- 8 hours
- 900.000₫
- 1 day
- 1.200.000₫
- Deposit
- 3.500.000₫
Period of origin
The Áo Giao Lĩnh appeared and spread across many feudal dynasties of Vietnam, from the Lý, Trần and Lê periods to the early Nguyễn Dynasty. This style has deep roots in the broader current of East Asian historical dress, localized by the Vietnamese with their own character.
Characteristics
Its hallmark is the crossing collar (the left lapel folded over the right), a wide body, long sleeves, and usually a tied sash. The flowing silhouette creates a sense of elegance and antiquity.
Cultural meaning
The Áo Giao Lĩnh stands as testimony to the long history of Vietnamese dress, evoking a brilliant cultural era. The movement to revive historical costume has brought the giao lĩnh back into contemporary life.
Role in tourism
Wearing the Áo Giao Lĩnh, visitors seem to step into a period film, transforming into a historical figure and capturing nostalgia-rich images amid royal palace and temple scenery.
Signature colors
The Áo Giao Lĩnh typically uses understated, deep tones such as white, indigo, green, purple and dark brown, evoking the refined beauty of historical costume.
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