daxiushan

What Is Daxiushan? Daxiushan (大袖衫, big sleeves shirt, or wide-sleeve gown, oversized cuff robe) was originally men's clothing in the Wei and Jin dynasties, but in the Tang dynasty it evolved into a formal women's outfit defined by ultra-wide sleeves. The shape of the Daxiushan is straight collar, symmetrical lapels, long sleeves, large cuffs, a long body with side slits and fabric tie fastenings. 📌 Key characteristics: Straight collar, symmetrical overlap Extra‑wide cuffs (up to 4+ feet) Long hem with side slits Often worn over a Shanqun (shirt + skirt) Daxiushan in Tang Dynasty During the Tang Dynasty, the society was open and Hu clothing was prevalent. Women were free-spirited and often wore men's or Hu clothing. After the flourishing Tang period, the style of women's clothing became wider and wider, and this feature became more obvious in the middle and late Tang period, with general women's clothing, the sleeve width was often more than four feet. Wide sleeve shirts, long skirts and Pibo (披帛, a long silk scarf) were worn as the noble dresses at that time, and usually worn on important occasions, such as court meetings, ceremonies, and marriages. Authentic visual records of Tang Daxiushan are preserved in…