Overview
At the court of the devoutly Buddhist Ly, ceremonial and ritual dress was systematised.
Key garments and style
Kings and officials wore Chinese-style cross-collar robes with caps, their rank shown by colour and pattern. Temple sculpture and crafts show the dress and ornament of the age, while the people kept practical tropical clothing.
Transition
In the Tran dynasty, court dress was carried on as the Mongol invasions were repelled.