Illustrations of the Unhemmed Mourning Crown and Garments Zhancui Guānfú; the crown and robes for the most severe grade of mourning

Illustrations of the waist sash Yāodié; a band of coarse hemp worn around the waist and the unhemmed mourning crown Zhǎncuī guān; a headpiece made of rough hemp fabric.

Illustrations of the braided belt Jiǎodài; a cord made of twisted hemp and the head sash Shǒudié; a mourning band worn around the forehead.

Back of the Robe | Front of the Robe

Structural diagrams for the back (left) and front (right) of the mourning robe. These robes are characterized by their coarse material and lack of stitched hems at the bottom, symbolizing the raw grief of the bereaved.

Construction of the Skirt

Central diagram showing the construction of the mourning skirt Shāng; the lower half of the ritual garment, flanked by labels for the bamboo staff (left) and paulownia staff (right). The bamboo staff original: 竹杖 zhúzhàng is used for a father, while the paulownia staff original: 桐杖 tóngzhàng is used for a mother.

Footwear for the mourning ritual, typically made of coarse hemp or reed to demonstrate humility and asceticism.