Abstract:

In order to establish the structure map of Tibetan costume and optimizing the whole structure system of Chinese national costumes. Using the research methods of typology and comparison, the outspread inserted pieces of an important discovery have been found in study on the Tibetan costume structure from the Museum by comparison, which is found in other ethnic groups. Similar structure appeared in the later state of the Warring States period of two thousand years ago. Structure of gusset in robe of Chu Tomb No.1 at Mashan in Jiangling is similar to the outspread inserted pieces. It is found that there are many similarities exist between the two things. Both of them are based on the functional exploration and practice under the cross flat structure. The difference is that the inserted pieces are integrally connected with the side piece instead of separate pieces, which embodies the nature respect under the motivation of thrift. It is of index significance in establishing the cross flat structure system of unified multi-culture Chinese traditional costumes.

Key words: Tibetan robe, qutspread strcture, outspread inserted piece, gusset in pre-Qin robes