Qinghai Tibetan Cultural Museum is a comprehensive institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and scholarly study of Tibetan culture. Within the museum’s Tibetan Folk Customs Hall, over 50 sets of Tibetan costumes are curated and displayed for public appreciation.

Tibetan costumes on display at the Qinghai Tibetan Cultural Museum.

Tibetan costumes have a long history and various forms. More than 200 types of costumes have been discovered. In some areas, the variations in costumes can be significant, differing notably by county and township.

At significant occasions such as weddings and festivals, Tibetan people don traditional costumes adorned with a variety of colorful jewelry, showcasing a magnificent “fashion show” on the plateau.

The traditional costumes of Tibetan women from Burang County in Ngari, Xizang. This attire is recognized as one of the most exquisite and luxurious examples of Tibetan clothing, currently housed in the museum. It is adorned with an array of precious materials, including gold, silver, pearls, coral, beeswax, and Dzi beads.

Intricate details of hair accessories traditionally worn by Tibetan women.

Intricate details of traditional costumes worn by Tibetan women.