The Shui Waist Apron

The Shui Waist Apron

　　The Shui Waist Apron is popular in areas such as Sandu and Libo in Guizhou. Made from black local cloth, it features embroidered panels on the chest, adorned within a trapezoidal outline with colorful patterns of flowers, butterflies, and more. Some are decorated with silver bubbles. When worn, it is fastened with a silver chain, and the silver ornament at the apron opening is typically a relief silver flower in the shape of a butterfly or flower, serving both as a hook and a decoration. The Shui women's dress is relatively long, and the waist apron matches the length of the dress, worn over the outer garment to protect and beautify the clothing.