Introduction to the Tibetan Clothing Culture Book Series
Due to the impact of globalization, many traditional cultures are at risk of disappearing, and Tibetan culture is no exception. In response, Khenpo Sodargye decided to start with Tibetan clothing and adornments to help rescue and protect this traditional culture.
In 2018, Khenpo Sodargye established the Drago Deda Tibetan Costume Museum, leading teams to Kham, Amdo, U Tsang, and other Tibetan regions to collect ancient Tibetan garments, interview elders, and systematically document the production techniques, material classifications, and historical origins of these costumes.
In 2020, the Tibetan Plateau Clothing Research Center was founded to develop the Tibetan Clothing Culture Book Series. The goal is to publish one book each year, gradually introducing the unique clothing traditions of different Tibetan regions to share Tibetan culture with the world.
Introduction to Drago Clothing
Drago Clothing is the first volume in the Tibetan Clothing Culture Book Series compiled by the Tibetan Plateau Clothing Research Center. This book presents an in-depth study of the traditional costumes of the Drago region.
The Center has carefully selected one complete costume set with a long history of craftsmanship and cultural significance, along with 14 individual garments and accessories for readers to explore. The book provides detailed explanations of each item’s name, gender suitability, appropriate occasions, purposes, materials, and production processes. Related legends and proverbs are also included to highlight the cultural value of these garments. This book serves both as an accessible resource for the general public and as a reference for professional researchers.
The publication of Drago Clothing aims to spark readers’ interest in Drago costumes and encourage deeper understanding and appreciation of the cultural heritage embodied in these traditional garments.
The Tibetan-Chinese-English trilingual edition of Drago Clothing is commercially published and is currently not available for download.
