The term áo bà ba might be translated as "the shirt of madam" (aunt-like/grandmother figure) Ba (a woman who is a … See more

While the three-flap tunic has tribal and folk (long-lived, extended family communities in the countryside) roots, the áo bà ba most likely did not formalize as a distinctive garment of its own until after the appearanc… See more

For females, the optional princess seams (two vertical seams in the front, optional diagonal ones from under the arms, up to the lower breast) is likely a more modern refinement following similar Western trends after … See more

Áo bà ba as men's wear has declined with increased urbanization and exposure to more industrialized nations, the Vietnamese men are now more inclined to wear westernized clothing such as T-shirt and slacks due … See more

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