Tibetan costumes in "Beauty of Tibet" painting (2)

In the mid-13th century, Tibet was officially incorporated into the territory of China's Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368 A.D.), when the ethnic costumes were also influenced by the inland official ranks. For example, in officials' or noble families the hat styles of butlers, retinues and servants were all regulated at that time.

Communicating more with the Mongolians, the pasturing areas in northern Tibet still keeps a dressing style similar to Mongolians. Due to the influence of Buddhism, Tibetan costumes were enriched by robes colored as monk's gown, as well as the accessories decorated with religious symbols and Buddhist talismans.

As the history reaches the following Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.), the textile industry became so developed that a great quantity of pulu (a kind of traditional Tibetan woolen fabric) can be manufactured. On the other hand, a large number of cotton clothes, silk stains and textile products were transported to Tibet by way of the Ancient Tea and Horse Road in southwest China, which marked the peak of trade in ancient China.

As for Tubo's trades with inland, to the influences of central government of China's Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty, it is the multicultural communications with Hans, Mongolians and many other neighboring ethnic groups of China that improve and promote the development of Tibetan costumes.

Just as the theme shown in the painting "Tibetan females in festive costumes", the Tibetan females in ethnic styled costumes are showing their care and love for the Tibetan girl wearing modern clothes, making the picture full of harmony and beauty.