Collected Illustrations of the Three Talents

Clothing, Volume 1

Diagram for Cutting the Lapels
Diagram of the Overlapping Lapels
Structure of the Lower Skirt
Diagram for Cutting the Sloping Collar original: "Cai biling tu" (裁辟領圖). This refers to the specific "sloping" or "broken" collar style characteristic of ancient ritual robes.

Diagram for Measuring Inches with Bent Fingers A traditional anthropometric method where the middle joint of the finger represents a "Chinese inch" (cun).
Diagram for Measuring Inches with Extended Fingers
Ritual Cap original: "Guan" (冠). The formal headgear of a gentleman.
Cap Tassels original: "Rui" (緌). Decorative silk tassels that hang from the chin-straps of a ritual cap.

Ear-Stones original: "Tian" (瑱). These were jade beads suspended from the cap that hung over the ears, symbolically reminding the wearer to "plug their ears" against improper or distracting speech.
Miscellaneous Jade Pendants original: "Zapei" (雜佩). A set of jade ornaments worn at the waist that produced a rhythmic tinkling sound as the wearer walked, signifying their measured and virtuous gait.
Ceremonial Ribbons original: "Shou" (綬). Long, colorful silk braids used to suspend seals of office or jade sets.
Braided Cord
Waist Handkerchief original: "Shui" (帨). A ritual cloth or "knee-cover" accessory worn at the belt.
Woven Shoes original: "Ju" (屨). Traditional footwear, often made of hemp or straw for ritual mourning, or silk for formal occasions.

Archery Ring / Belt Ornament original: "She" (鞢). While the character suggests a leather accessory, it historically refers to the thumb ring used in ritual archery or a specific belt toggle.
Hairpin original: "Ji" (笄). Used to secure the hair in a topknot before placing the ritual cap on the head.
Knots and Ties
The Great Belt original: "Dadai" (大帶). The wide ceremonial sash worn over the robe, usually made of silk and tied in a specific ritual manner.
Silk Braids