The meaning of Demoiselle is a rain-shielding device woven by laborers from a non-perishable grass (called Demoiselle in folklore). It was thick and could be worn like a garment. It was also made of brown after people later discovered brown.
The straw raincoat is usually made into two pieces, a top and a bottom skirt, which are worn on the body and used together with a hat on the head to protect from the rain. Jiangnan, Japan, Korea and Vietnam are widely used in China. This kind of rain gear is very convenient to wear and work. in the 70s, with the appearance of chemical fiber products, the coconut shell raincoat ended its historical mission.
It not only protects from the wind and rain, but also covers shame and ugliness. In the old society, there were very poor families. This 18-year-old girl didn't have pants to wear, so she had to use the coconut shell raincoat to cover her ugly body against the wind and rain. Strong>Expanded Information:
< p>A, Demoiselle advantages:1, breathable, draped not stuffy.
2, cloaked activities freely, without the feeling of getting in the way.
3, pressure wind warmth.
Two, Demoiselle shortcomings: more bulky, more suitable for boating, fishing and other stable work and entertainment. When it is not raining, it can be laid on the ground, grass facing down, people can sit on it or lie down on it to rest. Fishing enthusiasts in the rainy days wearing a coconut shell raincoat, wearing a sauce canopied basket, with a pole sitting in a pond or river.
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