In order to enable the general readers to have a thorough understanding of traditional Chinese costumes in different periods and the changes in their trends and styles, this pictorial record of traditional Chinese costumes is published.The authors of this book collected materials from various official historical records, unofficial history, archaeological discoveries, folklores, and recently published works on the subject of the traditional Chinese costumes. One of the special features of the book is a set of 106 reconstructed drawings based on the design of the original costumes or unearthed relics. These detailed and precise drawings are important references on the study of the history of Chinese costumes.