Vietnam Information - "Ao ba ba" is a
typical casual wear in South Vietnam, especially in rural areas. "Ao ba
ba" simply consists of a pair of silk pants and a long sleeved shirt.
The shirt is long and split at the sides of waist. It usually has a
button line and two pockets at the bottom.
In the old days, South
Vietnamese always wear Ao ba ba not only when they are inside but also
outside. It is used even when people do farming. It became popular in
major community because of its usefulness. Furthermore, materials for
making “ao ba ba” are so easy to find. If you don’t have silk, you can
replace by normal cloths as long as they are comfortable. Depending on
colors, ao ba ba has different usages. Dark colors such as black, brown…
are used for working clothes. Bright and colorful outfits are for
events, festivals or going -out days….
Modern versions allow
countless different designs, colors, and embroidery, which have allowed
the costume's transition into modern Vietnamese fashion as well.
Nowadays, although
people do not wear ao ba ba as regularly as before, it still keeps a
spiritual position. Because it is a part of not only history, culture
but also Vietnamese.
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