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White trousered Dao

Vietnam. Yen Bai region.

 

White-trousered Dao (Dao Quan Trang) of Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, Lao Cai and Ha Giang province, now actually wear black trousers, but are distinguished by their richly-embroidered white bodice (yem) worn under the jacket like a vest. The hair is tied up in a bun and covered by a black scarf.

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Uploaded on June 16, 2007
Taken in October 1998