Tibetan Robes
( 2005-10-27 )

2. Lambskin robes

This sort of robe can be divided into white and black lambskin, with the latter considered quite valuable. Lambskin is ranked by degree, according to the length of the lamb hair, the degree of curliness, and the quality of the skin. The same level of lambskin is used in making robes. Generally, more than 40 pieces of lambskin are necessary to make a medium-class lambskin robe.

3. Sheepskin robes

There are two types: Robes made of goatskin and of sheepskin. Women in agricultural areas usually wear goatskin robes. The quality of sheepskin varies in different seasons; and can be classified into winter sheepskin, summer sheepskin and autumn sheepskin.

4. Woolen robes

Such robes are made with inner layers of sheep fur, so they are light and warm.

5. Garments

These are popular in the agricultural areas where the altitude is lower and temperatures are warmer. They are cool and comfortable.

6. Undershirts

There are two kinds of undershirts -- the kind with buttons on the right and the kind with buttons down the front. Monks or those who have a predestined relationship with Buddha often wear undershirts in orange and light yellow.