As you can see in the picture, the so-called dress in fact is a simple piece of cloth covering a baby's belly, similar to an apron. It allows a child the greatest latitude of movement and of enjoying the cool in summer, as well as some grace in front of people.

It came from a moral story about how a baby boy saved his mother. see the story

People would place good hope on their children by letting them have dudous on. They hoped their children will be dutiful to them and brave in life. As time passes, some changes have taken place in the dress including the style. But the good hope for a peaceful and happy life has forever been kept in them.

It began in the early 17th century in North China. Over the years, a collarless tube-shaped gown was developed, which was worn by men and women. This is the embryo of the Qipao.

It became popular among the royal palace of the Qing Dynasty and the mansions of the Manchu nobility. At that time, it was loosely fitted and long enough to reach the insteps. Usually it was made of silk, and embroidered, with broad laces trimmed at the collar, sleeves and edges. The empresses of past dynasties wore them. Their style of dress was regarded as the highest of standards for Chinese women for several thousand years.

Qipao generally has two big slits at either side of the hem for convenient movement and display of the slender legs of women. Unlike a short-length skirt, the slits of Qipao expose a woman's legs indistinctly when she walks, as if there was a blurred emotional appeal of 'enjoying flowers in mist.'

Qipaos can display Chinese women's modesty, softness and beauty. Like Chinese women's temperament, Qipaos are elegant and gentle.

Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. A pair of stone lions, a male and a female, can often be seen in front of the gates of traditional buildings. The male lion is on the left with his right paw resting on a ball, and the female on the right with her left paw fondling a cub.

The Lion is regarded as the king in the animal world so its image represents power and prestige. The ball played by the male lion symbolizes the unity of the empire, and the cub with the female, thriving offspring.

Tiger shoes are commonly found on babies in the countryside of China even today. The shoes are entirely made of cloth and their toe-caps are made into a tiger's head. There is a popular story behind their long history.

People made tiger shoes for their own babies hoping the family and their babies would be well protected.