imperial robes
Sovereign's ceremonial garments
Imperial robes are the ceremonial garments worn by emperors and empresses, typically elaborate and richly decorated with symbols of sovereignty.
The term evokes images of flowing silk, embroidered dragons, ermine trim, or purple cloth—markers of supreme authority: The emperor appeared in his imperial robes for the coronation.
Figuratively, imperial robes suggest the trappings of power itself.
- coronation ceremonyRite bestowing royal authority
- throne roomSovereign's formal audience hall
- royal courtMonarch's official household
- phoenixSelf-immolating, regenerating bird
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
dragon · silk · silk brocade · brocade · velvet · scepter · embroidery · golden thread · gold thread · dynasty · insignia · weaving · tailoring · jewels · ornamentation · monarchy · regalia · enthronement
- royal treasurescrown jewels, royal regalia, regalia, ceremonial regalia, scepter
- Chinese treasuresbronzes, Chinese ceramics, cultural relics, jade carvings, lacquerware
- Qing ChinaQing dynasty, Manchu, Aisin Gioro, banners, Eight Banners
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- Napoleon's CoronationNapoleon, Josephine, Notre-Dame, Notre-Dame Cathedral, crown
imperial robesrags
Torn cloth pieces
tatters · sackcloth · burlap sack · homespun · hairshirt
imperial robeswork clothes
undergarments · nightclothes · everyday wear · casual wear · street clothes
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