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Pibo (), also called Pizi (), is a type of decorative silk shawl accessory for Hanfu. It was introduced to China through the Silk Road and popularized during the Tang dynasty, where it became an accessory for Han Chinese clothing. Pibo was subsequently passed on to the Korean Peninsula, Japan, and Vietnam. Primarily worn by women, it is often draped over the shoulders or wrapped around the elbows. While crossing the arms, it hangs at the back, creating an elegant and graceful appearance. The ceremonial silk is also frequently seen in depictions of deities and immortals.
In the poetry, murals, and artworks of the Sui and Tang dynasties, fashionable women are often depicted draped in pibo silks. In early Tang, one side of the garment was tucked into the skirt or the banbi, and the other end hung naturally over the shoulder. This style could be achieved using a shorter length of ceremonial silk. In the late Tang and Five Dynasties, it became fashionable to loop the ceremonial silk from behind and then have it drape over the arm, requiring a pibo with a length of about five meters or more.
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