The Complete Guide to Beijing Opera Costume

Based on 137 real customer questions answered by experts | Updated 2025

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Beijing opera (Peking opera) costumes are elaborate handcrafted garments used in one of China's most iconic performing arts. Each costume is richly embroidered with silk threads depicting dragons, phoenixes, and traditional patterns. China-Cart.com supplies opera troupes and performers worldwide with authentic handmade costumes.

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What are the dimensions of the lamp?
Thanking for your contacting China-Cart which is is the choice of Hollywood film companies, American Museum of Natural History, Opera America, Confucius Institute, etc. Here is Asian China Handmade Wood Parchment Lantern Traditional Ancient Ceiling Lamp Hanging Palace Lanterns you inquired:

The dimensions of this lamp: bottom diameter is 10 cm, height is 17 cm. Here is All Hand Made Chinese Traditional Bamboo Lantern you inquired:

The size of the lantern: bottom diameter is 30 ...
Hello, do these umbrellas all come fully assembled with a stick or is the stick removable? Or, can the umbrella top come without a stick in order to hang it on the wall. Thank you
Yes, the umbrella top can come without a stick in order to hang it on the wall. There is no extra cost and it is a free custom-made service. Here is your special custom order link:
Hope this helps!
Is this in stock? and Can it be shipped to USA?
Here it is in green:
The matching handmade hat and boots are specially included free as gifts for you this month. It saves you most.

Wish you most handsome wearing them!

If you have any other question, feel free to let me know. It is a great pleasure to be of any assistance!

Have a wonderful day!
just a question ,I wanna know which dangui size is suitable for my height 165 /166 ?

What beautiful dangui garment your choose!Size M will suit you perfectly.

The matching valuable handmade hair jewelries will be specially included FREE as gifts to make you most beautiful and save you most. Hope this helps!
I WANT BUY ITEM NUMBER 12 IT COST 399 USD BUT INCLUDE MASK?????
Yes, 12 masks are included free as gifts. Besides, the matching handmade helmet, the long embroidered mantle, the matching handmade boots and all accessories are included free as gifts too. Hope this helps!
How many yards in total for 1 roll?

There are 60 meters of fabrics in one scroll. Sorry that your message was missed. To compensate replying late, 12% OFF special discount will be specially offered. If you want to take it, a special discount order link will be emailed to you. Hope this helps!
Hi, I bought a China Beijing opera costume embroidered robe. I received the flags that go with the costume but there's no way to attach the sticks with the flags to the costume. Is there a seperate...
Glad to hear from you again. Wish everything of you goes very well!Here are the flags bags you are looking for:

I'm looking for this style All Black, Velvet or Canvas, with black soles? Do you have some? I have found them with white soles but not with black that are plain black without design? Men or Women i...

Yes, all Black, Velvet with black soles. All sizes are in stock. Hope this helps!
can i get this on 23rd of June (tomorrow)?

It is unable to receive Tomorrow. And it takes about 1 week for you to receive them.
Does the peacock come with this dress?

Yes, it comes with the peacock! It is a free gift.
Are these boots available in a size 12?
Here is Chinese Ancient Peking Opera Officer Embroidered Court High Leg Boots:

Yes, these boots are available in size 12. The matching handmade socks are specially included free as gifts.
Hi, Can you do custom extra wide? I will need to send measurments for width. Our performance practice is very long, my feet hurt in regular size shoes. Thanks in advance, Han

Yes, we do custom extra wide without any extra cost. So feel free to email your size requests. Hope this information helps and your performance a huge success!
Are these boots available in a size 12?
Here is Chinese Ancient Peking Opera Officer Embroidered Court High Leg Boots, Traditional China Beijing Opera White Cloth Shoes:

Yes, these boots are available in a size 12. The matching boots are specially included free as gifts.
Dear Gentlemen, Your website is stunning and makes me really want to choose a costume for my performances. I am a professional magician and in my act perform some magic illusions originated in Chin...
https://www.china-cart.com/lao_sheng Taoist and scholar costumes were worn by ancient magician a lot too:
https://www.china-cart.com/taoist
https://www.china-cart.com/scholar If you prefer a fresh one, here it is. It can be made to ancient style white color:
They can all be customized to your size measurements without any extra cost. Hope it helps!
-Cart Team, can you tell me which material is this chinese armor made from? Is it faux leather or real leather? Are metal elements included? Kind regards from Germany Jan

The material is faux leather. It can be made by real leather if you need, and it costs additional $198 materials fees. Yes, the metal elements are all included. There is also a mantle included which the picture is not shown. The matching handmade boots are included free as gifts too.Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Hi, I really love the design on this costume but wonder if its possible to place an custom order with white colour and side pockets? (I can't survive without pockets!) If it's possible, what would ...
Congratulations on your graduation!Here is Traditional Chinese Beijing Opera Diva Costume Swordswoman Embroidered Pink Clothing for Adults:
Yes, you can place an custom order with white colour and side pockets. The white color sets look like the following pictures. The side pockets can be added without extra cost:
Could you email your shoes size? Then a pair of white shoes will be specially included free as gifts.
Chinese Beijing Opera Hua Dan Hua Tan Shoes for Women I want to buy a pair of the shoes Size: 34 Heel: 3 inches (7.5cm) Colour: Big Red I like to know how much I have to pay including shipping and ...
Here is Chinese Beijing Opera Hua Dan Hua Tan Shoes for Women:

There is no extra fees needed, and we offer free custom service. It takes 1-2 weeks for the top team to make. If you want it, here is your special custom order link:
Hope it helps!
Hi. Is it made of paper, plastic or wood?
Here is PE Laser Middle Autumn Festival Hand Lantern _ Battery Operated Lanterns:

It is made of top laser paper. P.S. Here are more ancient style lanterns:
https://www.china-cart.com/c.asp?i=2
Could you possibly send me some photos of this costume? Thank you for your cooperation, Clay
Here is Ancient Japanese Emperor Costume and Hat Set that you enquired:

They are exactly the same as the picture, and there is no extra picture taken. 2 layers of the inside clothing, the pants, the hat and the matching shoes are all included free as gifts. If you need any other assistance, feel free to let us know. Wish you a great day!
I see no size options for these boots. How can I specify size to order, please?
Here is Traditional China Beijing Opera Officer Boots, Ancient Chinese Peking Opera Takefu Shoes you inquired:

You may leave us a note on the order form about the sizes that you need. Or you may email us the sizes. Both are ok.
On what page will I find the Wu Sheng Fighting or Military Character Hat with Long Feathers for Men? I don't want the whole costume, just he hat. Can you tell me what page, the item # and how much ...
Here is Beijing Opera Wu Sheng Fighting or Military Character Costumes and Hat with Long Feather:

Do you need the exact same hat as the picture? It costs $258. If you want to order it, a link can be emailed to you. Here are more hats:
https://www.china-cart.com/wu_sheng_helmet
Does the hair accessories include the black hair/wig?
Here is Traditional Chinese Beijing Opera Hua Dan Hua Tan Costumes and Hair Accessories Complete Set for Women you inquired:

The hair accessories include the black hair/wig too. They are included free as gifts.
Hi! What is the weight for the coronet/hat piece? Thank you.
Here is Yellow Chinese Peking Opera Empress Costumes and Phoenix Coronet Complete Set for Women that you inquired:

The weight of the hat is about 1kg. If you need a heavier or lighter one, feel free to let us know. Then we will try our best to assist. The matching shoes are included free as gifts. So feel free to email us your shoes sizes too.Have a great day!
Hello. What does the complete set include? Please specify. Thank you, Phatavanh
Here is Ancient Chinese Opera Costumes Two Complete Sets for Men and Women:

Yes, the hats are included for both. Here is Thailand Traditional Clothing Complete Set:
It includes one complete set. You may choose the left set or the right set. The matching hair jewelry set is included free as a gift too. Wish you a great day!
is it possible to get this same design made but in gold, red and black colours? Thanks!

Yes, you can get this same design made but in gold, red and black colours. Feel free to leave us a message about the color you need when you order. There is no extra cost for the color change. Hope it helps!

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