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Black Fabric Hara original: 谷子 (Guzi), likely a phonetic error for "black" or a specific bead. Hara is the Mongolian word for black.
Satin Silk original: 軟王 (Ruanwang), referring to soft-weave silks.
Robe De'el The standard outer garment for both men and women in the Mongolian tradition.
Round-Collared Robe Jagatur A style of robe with a circular neckline, common in official Ming uniforms.
Python-Dragon Robe Khulutai A robe featuring the "python" (four-clawed dragon) insignia, denoting high status just below the Emperor.
Jade Belt Khas bus A ceremonial belt adorned with jade plaques; 'Khas' means jade and 'bus' means belt in Mongolian.
Lined Jacket Khüjur
Skirt Khunasu
Sesame Pattern Dotted Refers to a textile pattern featuring small, seed-like dots.
Geng-shi-li Cloth A specific phonetic transcription of a textile type.
Ceremonial Garment Khubis Likely refers to formal attire or a "portion" of clothing set aside for specific use.
Pleated Robe De'el The 'Yesa' (倚撒) was a popular Ming robe with a pleated skirt, heavily influenced by Mongol military dress.
Bordered Robe Khan-jagara de'el A robe with continuous sleeves and decorative borders along the skirt and hem.
Pleated Tunic Terlig A cross-collared robe with a pleated lower half, designed for ease of movement on horseback.
Under-Skirt Jelim
Overtrousers Dodotu Protective leggings worn over trousers, often used for riding.
Stiffened Stiff
Jacket Turghar
Gold-Woven Brocade Amutan-tai Luxurious fabric woven with actual gold thread, often gifted by the Ming court to foreign leaders.
Tower-pattern
Fur-lined Coat Ne'ekei de'el A heavy winter robe made from sheepskin or other furs.
Trousers Ömüd
Boots Gutul Traditional nomadic footwear with upturned toes and thick soles.