水野 夏子
同志社女子大学生活科学 44(44号) 6-15 2011年2月
In this study, I will focus on the "straight-hem gown" unearthed from the Han Tomb No.1 at Mawangdui, and make clear the special features of its composition and wearing. The following conclusions were made :1. According to contributing literary resources, the "straight-hem gown" was used for everyday clothing, but by investigating the garments found in the figures, the possibility that the "straight-hem gown" was extravagant and appropriate clothing for formal occasions can be considered.2. The length of the edging of the hem is as long as 40 cm. I established that the edging touches above the knee and that the reason for the long hem was to make walking and formal behavior easier.3. The possibility that there are several types of materials, patterns, sleeve shapes, lengths, collars, edgings and skirt designs in addition to those found in the unearthed gown can be considered.4. The waist measurement was established to be 70 cm (or less than 70 cm). It can be considered that the sense of beauty during that time valuing a narrow waist was emphasized by the widening-hem structure in the figures.5. The waist-cord can be thought to have been tied below the buttocks.