Costume and Ornaments

Costume and Ornaments in Tibetan Drama and Dances

Tibetan drama and dance drama have their own unique features and the art of the costume and ornaments applied in them are remarkable and have high artistic values. Tibetan drama began to develop in the 14th and 15th centuries and became an independent singing and performing art by the time of the fifth Dalia Lama (1617-1682). There are many schools in Tibetan drama and the ones that have been handed down belong mostly to traditional repertoire.
The costume and ornaments of Tibetan drama smack of strong national coloring. Some of them (especially those for the aristocrats) were historically actual garment styles for the aristocrats.
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Costume and ornaments of Qomo, concubine of King Gesar	Costume and ornaments of King Gesar	Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, who became the Queen of Songtsam Gambo, king of Tubo Kingdom	Costume and ornaments of Gerlu Dongcain, minister of Tubo Kingdom There are many intriguing stories woven around this minister who, with his wisdom and capability, helped Songtsam Gambo in his marriage with Princess Wencheng	Male costume and ornaments in jiexie dance in Xigaze


Costume for male in jo dance in Shannan area	Costume for male in jo dance in Shannan area

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