Artefacts

Beijing 2008, costume created for a performer (oarman) of the Silk Road segment at the opening ceremony.

Physical description

Costume te be worn by a male performer who embodied the teammates of Zheng He (Cheng Ho), the famous explorer of China's early Ming Dynastywho travelled in the Middle East, and East Africa, composed by a skirt, pants, a belt, a bluse, a caraco vest, a hat, a pair of greaves, boots and socks. Row hold by the performer missing.

Materials

plastic, textile

Colors

blue, multi coloured