Peking Opera Robe

Theatrical Robe

Opera costume from the Peking Opera. Yellow satin robe heavily embroidered with gold and multi-colored thread. The heavy satin of this robe slowed down the movements of the actor who wore it, making him look elegant onstage. Only the emperor, and the actors playing him, wore yellow robes. Other colors were worn by the lao sheng character, an older man who faced many challenges.