Ancient Bra: Dudou | Ancient Chinese Culture

Ancient Bra: Dudou


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DuDou, was an ancient Chinese bodice used primarily as an undergarment that was once worn by Chinese women and kids across all classes.

It was usually made into a diamond shape and was tied across the back, leaving the arms and back uncovered.

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Most Dudous were made of silk yarn or crepe edged with brocade. Young women would use bright-colored brocade of red, pink or green. They would also embroider flowers, butterflies or mandarin ducks which symbolized love on the front of dudous.

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