Dao ethnic people place great importance on their clothing. A typical outfit for Dao Tien women includes a blouse, headscarf, pants, belt, and leg wraps. Beyond these essential components, Dao Tien ethnic women enhance their attire with intricate silver jewelry for added elegance. (Photo: VNA)
For Dao Tien ethnic men, traditional attire is characterized by its dominant indigo color. (Photo: VNA)
Among the Dao ethnic people, the bell dance is a central ritual performed during important ceremonies. For its significance, during the dance, the Dao Tien ethnic people wear traditional attire. (Photo: VNA)
In addition to their main garments, Dao Tien women add further distinction to their outfits with silver jewelry. (Photo: VNA)
The elaborate and refined embroidery on Dao Tien clothing not only showcases high aesthetic value but also conveys long stories about the group’s history and origins. (Photo: VNA)
The uniqueness of Dao Tien attire lies in the traditional hand-embroidered patterns and their mastery of indigo dyeing techniques, which have been passed down for generations. (Photo: VNA)
Today, with the evolution of society, Dao Tien people typically reserve their traditional attire for festivals, Lunar New Year, or significant family occasions. (Photo: VNA)
Dao Tien people’s traditional attire in Thanh Hoa province
The Dao ethnic group, with a population of nearly 900,000, consists of subgroups such as the Red Dao, Dao Tien, and Dao Thanh Y, each with its own unique cultural identity, clearly reflected in their traditional attire. The traditional clothing of the Dao Tien in Muong Lat district, Thanh Hoa province, is especially distinctive, offering a vivid glimpse into their cultural life.
