VietNamNet Bridge - The exhibition on Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) is held at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi as part of activities celebrating the 60th anniversary of the city’s Liberation Day (October 10).

The exhibition introduces Ao Dai in the two periods: Ao Dai before the August Revolution designed by Thu Ha and Ao Dai in the process of integration and development designed by Lan Huong.

The event runs through October 19.

Here are some photos of Ao Dai on display at the exhibition:



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In the picture is the collection of an Ao Dai for wedding designed by Lan Huong.

 

 

 

 

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The highlight of the exhibition is the 10m long Ao Dai (middle) and a pair of Ao Dai for men and women with hand-embroidered patterns by Lan Huong. The designer said it took two years to do the embroidery. 

"These Ao Dai are very special because they are made from silk woven by late artisan Trieu Van Mao of Van Phuc silk village," Huong said.

 

 

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An innovative Ao Dai design.

 

 

 

 

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The collections of Ao Dai decorated with West Lake lotus and peach blossom patterns by Lan Huong.

 

 

 

 

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The Ao Dai decorated with characters in Dong Ho folk paintings.

 

 

 

 

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Rooster and floral embroidery motifs on an Ao Dai.

 

 

 

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The famous folk painting "Mouse Wedding" fully embroidered on an Ao Dai.

 

 

 

 

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The collection of ao dai decorated with Hanoi’s old streets.

 

 

 

 

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Costumes wore by Vietnamese people of all classes in the old times.

 

 

 

 

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The Ao Dai wore by Dang Thi Lan – a young lady from a rich family in Hanoi before 1945.

 

 

 

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The costumes for doctors and noble women in the past.

 

 

 

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Sandals made of leather to mix with Ao Dai.

 

 

 

 

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The collection "Colors of the Mountain" by Lan Huong.

 

 

 

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Brocade Ao Dai.

 

 

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