Áo giao lĩnh

The áo cổ chéo (Giao lãnh y, 交領衣, lit. "cross-collared robe") was a traditional cross-collared robe worn by Vietnamese before the 19th century. During the Nguyen dynasty, it was replaced by the áo dài and became obsolete.^[1][2]

• Áo cổ chéo as depicted in various paintings and photos:
• 
  Tran dynasty robes as depicted in a section of a 14th-century scroll
• 
  Portrait of Prince Tôn Thất Hiệp from the 17th century. He wears a cross-collared robe (áo cổ chéo) which was commonly worn by Vietnamese aristocrats before the 19th century
• 
  "Giảng học đồ" (Teaching), 18th century, Hanoi museum of National History. Scholars and students wear cross-collared gowns (áo cổ chéo) - unlike the buttoned áo dài
• 
  Typical 5-part Áo cổ chéo of the Nguyễn dynasty

See also

• Áo dài
• Áo tứ thân
• Yếm
• Áo Bà Ba
• Culture of Vietnam
• History of Vietnam
• Vietnamese clothing

References

• - Đi tìm ngàn năm áo mũ
• Ancient Costumes of Vietnam