Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms: Clothing (1609) - Page 4

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Clothing, Volume 1: Index of Military, Religious, and Formal Attire

The following table serves as a comprehensive visual index. It transitions from specialized headwear—including military helmets and religious caps—into the specific structural diagrams for the "Deep Robe," the quintessential garment of the Confucian scholar-official.


General’s Headcloth original: "Jiangjin" (將巾). A cloth wrap worn by military commanders.	Knotted Headcloth original: "Jiejin" (結巾). A headcloth tied with a specific decorative knot.	Phoenix-wing Helmet original: "Fengchikui" (鳳翅盔). An ornate military helmet featuring side-flanges resembling wings.	Shrimp-whisker Helmet original: "Xiayukui" (蝦鬚盔). A helmet characterized by long, thin tassels or decorative wire elements.	Upper Garment original: "Yi" (衣). The standard term for a jacket or top.	Lower Skirt original: "Shang" (裳). The ceremonial pleated skirt worn by men.	Twelve Ornaments of the Book of Yu original: "Yushu shier zhangfu" (虞書十二章服). These represent the highest imperial symbols of authority used since ancient times.		Diagram of the Non-curtain Skirt original: "Fei weishang tu" (非帷裳圖). A variation of the ceremonial lower garment.	Diagram of the Curtain Skirt original: "Weishang tu" (帷裳圖). A traditional pleated ceremonial skirt.	Diagram of the Overlapping Deep Robe original: "Shenyi yanyu tu" (深衣掩裕圖). Showing how the lapels cross and overlap for modesty.
Gold Sable Headcloth original: "Jindiaojin" (金貂巾). A prestigious cap associated with high-ranking civil officials or attendants.	Dark Palm-fiber Hat original: "Lizongmao" (綟棕帽). A hat made from dark, dyed palm fibers, often used for travel.	Hair-binding Crown original: "Shufaguan" (束髮冠). A small, rigid crown used to secure the topknot.	Three-mountain Hat original: "Sanshanmao" (三山帽). A hat with three distinct peaks, common among certain official ranks.	Nine-fold Imperial Robe original: "Jiuji gunyi" (九戢衮衣). An imperial dragon robe designed with nine specific structural sections.	Nine-fold Embroidered Skirt original: "Jiuji xiushang" (九戢綉裳). The corresponding embroidered skirt for high ceremonial wear.	Fox Fur Coat original: "Huqiu" (狐裘). High-status winter wear made of fox pelt.	Lamb Fur Coat original: "Gaoqiu" (羔裘). Fur coats worn by officials, symbolizing purity and gentleness.	Front Diagram of the Deep Robe original: "Shenyi qian tu" (深衣前圖). The primary Confucian scholarly robe.	Back Diagram of the Deep Robe original: "Shenyi hou tu" (深衣後圖). Showing the central seam and construction of the back.	Newly Proposed Diagram of the Deep Robe original: "Xinni shenyi tu" (新擬深衣圖). A contemporary revision of ancient styles proposed by scholars.
Felt Conical Hat original: "Zhanli" (氊笠). A weather-resistant hat used for travel or by laborers.	Tartar-style Hat original: "Damao" (韃帽). A hat reflecting the cultural influence of the northern nomadic peoples.	Thunder Headcloth original: "Leijin" (雷巾). A specific style of cloth wrap, possibly for ritual or specific professional use.	Daoist Headcloth original: "Daojin" (道巾). The characteristic headwear of a Daoist priest.	Inner Tunic original: "Zhongdan" (中單). The white inner garment worn beneath formal robes to protect the outer fabric.	Knee-cover original: "Bixi" (蔽膝). A decorative and ritualistic panel hanging from the waist.	Ceremonial Apron original: "Feibi" (芾韠). An ancient protective and ceremonial panel worn over the skirt.	Leg-wraps original: "Xiefu" (邪幅). Cloth gaiters or bindings used for support and neatness around the calves.
Monk’s Cap original: "Sengmao" (僧帽). The specialized headwear of a Buddhist monk.	Lotus Crown original: "Furongguan" (芙蓉冠). A high-status Daoist crown shaped like a lotus flower.	Official’s Headcloth original: "Lijin" (吏巾). The standard headwear for low-level government clerks.	Bailiff’s Headcloth original: "Zaoliejin" (皂隷巾). Headwear for runners and attendants in government offices.