In this third video in the Chinese Clothing: Past and Present series, Chu Yan discusses foreign influences impacting characteristics of Tang Dynasty clothing via the Silk Road, bringing new colours, patterns and styles.

Chu Yan looks at examples of clothing in various forms of art - pottery figurines, murals, and paintings such as 'Cloth Beating and Washing' by Emperor Huizong of Song. The painting shows the daily life of women during the Tang Dynasty as they iron clothes, spin yarn, and beat and wash silk. The video is a fascinating examination of Tang Dynasty clothing styles and culture.