Before the democratic reform in Tibet in 1959, the feudal serfdom imposed a rigorous hierarchy on the Tibetan society, which also found expression in costume and ornaments. At that time, the ordinary people could not protect themselves from the cold, let alone enjoy the costume culture.
After the democratic reform, serfs of the past became the masters of Tibet. Their enhanced political status has enabled them to enjoy richer material and cultural life. Especially after the 1980s when China began to implement the open and reform policies, the Tibetan people, like the people in the interior, experienced great changes in their life. Many luxurious robes and precious jewelry that were once exclusively for the aristocrats are now common among the ordinary people.
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