The Leather Cap Costume

For military affairs original: "Bing shi" (兵事). In the context of ritual manuals, this refers to state military ceremonies, troop inspections, or the reporting of martial success to ancestors, rather than active battlefield wear., the Leather Cap Costume Wei Bian Fu (韋弁服): A distinctive ritual uniform where the cap (bian) and the primary garments are made of tanned leather (wei) instead of the standard silk or hemp. is worn.

The costume is crafted from madder-dyed leather Mei-wei (韎韋): Leather dyed a deep reddish-brown or "madder-red." This color was traditionally reserved for martial regalia to symbolize strength and vitality.. This material is also used for the borders and hems original: "Mo" (末); referring to the edges of the sleeves or the lower hem of the garment., while plain leather original: "Su wei" (素韋); undyed or white leather used for contrast in the garment's construction. is also incorporated.