Áo giao lĩnh

The Áo giao lĩnh (Giao lãnh y, 交領衣, lit. "cross-collared robe") was a traditional cross-collared robe worn by Vietnamese before the 19th century. During the Nguyen dynasty, it was replaced by the áo dài and became obsolete.[1][2]

• Áo giao lĩnh as depicted in various paintings and photos:
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  Tran dynasty robes as depicted in a section of a 14th-century scroll
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  Portrait of Prince Tôn Thất Hiệp from the 17th century. He wears a cross-collared robe (áo giao lĩnh) which was commonly worn by Vietnamese aristocrats before the 19th century
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  "Giảng học đồ" (Teaching), 18th century, Hanoi museum of National History. Scholars and students wear cross-collared gowns (áo cổ chéo) – unlike the buttoned áo dài