Áo dài

Object

Dress

Object number

1999.41

Physical Description

Blue Vietnamese ladies garment made from polyester and nylon mix, with small blue sequins stuck on in a uniform pattern. Style is of a tunic/ long dress with a tight fitted neckpiece and long sleeves.

Object history

Ladies garment, worn for festivals as traditional dress. The Áo dài is a Vietnamese item of clothing.

Associated Place

Vietnam (Place)

Material

Nylon

Polyester

Dimension

Height (Whole): 980mm
Width (Whole): 1240mm