Reflections of the social status of women through female fashion in the Tang dynastyTomašić, Zrinka (Avtor) Vampelj Suhadolnik, Nataša (Mentor) Tang dynastywomen’s clothingweave techniqueswomen social statusThis BA thesis deals with women’s fashion in the Tang dynasty. It will show that the openness of the society to foreigners had an influence on Tang women’s clothing. It will also demonstrate that Tang women had to abide by clothing rules; as a matter of fact, they had to dress according to their status. It will show that, in the Tang dynasty, a woman’s clothing style was dependent on male approval. After giving a brief insight into Tang dynasty history and its openness towards foreigners, which subsequently led to the liberation of women, the thesis will give an insight into Tang dynasty silk production and its innovations. Some of their innovations in textile techniques came from foreign influence through the Silk Road. This aided in making Tang women’s clothing and accessories the most extravagant and the most exquisite in all of traditional China. Although the overall status of women in the Tang dynasty was the highest in traditional Chinese history, this work will demonstrate that most women acquired their status through the men in their lives. Women could mantain positions as government or military officials in the era of Wu Zetian ruling, but they were still dependent on whether they had male approval.20212022-02-24 11:04:12Diplomsko delo/naloga135156sl