"Terra Cotta Warriors" and first order of
business... peasant costumes for kids in the pit
I saw an abbreviated exhibit of the terra cotta warriors a couple of years ago,
and they weren't all warriors. I know there were, for example, musicians. Maybe
you can look through a comprehensive set of photos to find some other "not
warriors" for inspiration.
Ann Wass
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Subject: [h-cost] Chinese peasant costumes... help?
...or Tales of a Band Mom.
This year's winter percussion piece is "Terra Cotta Warriors" and first order
of
business... peasant costumes for kids in the pit (stationary instruments like
xylophones, chimes, etc.)
What the heck did Chinese peasants wear in 3rd century BC? Our band director
is
proposing simple wrap-style tunics (like short kimonos) and scrub pants torn
below the knee -- both dyed in earthy colors. Semi-accurate? Horrible? Are
conical hats appropriate? --although I can see them getting knocked off. I'm
clueless, and can find neither image nor description.
Part II will be terracotta soldier costumes to be worn by very active teenagers
with drums, but I need to deal with the peasants first.
Help?
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