New blood and old masters keep qipao dressmaking alive
2,208 views · Published 27 September 2017 · 1:58 · Indexed 22 September 2026
Channel: AFP News Agency · 2017 · Howto & Style
Lin Chin-te is among a handful of craftsmen in Taiwan who still specialise in handmaking the qipao, a high-collar, figure-hugging garment which was once part of many women's daily wardrobes, seen as increasingly impractical, the tailormade qipao is now mostly worn at weddings and special events.
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