Vietnamese traditional dress to be shown in US museum
The exhibition, named ‘Ao dai: A Modern Design Coming of Age’ is jointly organised by the museum and the US-based Viet Art Association.
This is the first time ao dai, the traditional dress of Vietnam has been introduced abroad on such a large scale and for quite a while.
Three top Vietnamese designers, Minh Hanh, Si Hoang, Minh Khoa and artisan Trinh Bach will send 80 ao dai sets to the exhibition.
Artisan Trinh Back who specialises in restoring Royal costume, will introduce three sets of ancient ao dai. These costumes were worn by prince during important ceremonies and rituals.
Designer Minh Hanh will debut with 30 sets of ao dai having decorations of brocade of ethnic minority people, chrysanthemum and lotus flowers.
Designer Si Hoang, apart from drawing ao dai, which is his strength, will also introduce collections of ao dai for children with decorations from paintings drawn by themselves.
Minh Hanh's ai dai with designes |
Children's ao dai by Si Hoang. |
Designer Minh Khoa’s ao dai sets feature a modern style with lace and Japanese kimono material.
Although the exhibition is set for April, these sets of ao dai were sent to the US for preparation before lunar New Year Tet.
