Dragon Robe
As is well known, Chinese dragon embroidery was used to decorate the emperors' clothing in ancient China. It has a history that dates back about three thousand years. The costumes, Sheng Long and Xiang Long, which feature patterns of dragons with heads up and down, first appeared during the Zhou Dynasty. However, at that time, the dragon pattern was mainly used as clothing embroidery and was known as Long Yi rather than Long Pao.
Even though the emperors wore the linked robe in leisure time after the Qin and Han Dynasties, there was no pattern of the dragon, simply the yellow color. The dragon motif first appeared during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. During the Qing Dynasty, Long Pao became the official use name and was included in the clothing system. The predominant color of the dragon robe of the Qing Dynasty was yellow, and it was embroidered with a golden dragon and a beautiful cloud. The twelve patterns were distributed during the patterns of dragon and cloud.
It has developed into a crucial component of Chinese culture. The dragon robe worn by the emperor during celebrations during the Qing Dynasty was considered an auspicious outfit and was only appropriate to wear during those celebrations. Emperors should wear court attire that is higher than the dragon robe if an important person is visiting to discuss significant matters with them instead of the dragon robe.
According to historical documents, the dragon robe of the time was embroidered with nine dragons. Only eight dragons can be discovered in the real robe and the photographs, and they are stitched in the front chest, back, front knees, and behind, as well as two shoulders. There are just eight dragons in total. Some claim that the emperor is the left dragon.
In fact, foreigners studying in Chinese schools in China should be aware that the left dragon motif is stitched in the interior of the front of the garment, hidden from view. Because nine is an odd number and is challenging to make symmetrical in costumes, it is chosen because it represents the most honorable ruler.
