Water sleeves

Water sleeves (Chinese: 水袖; pinyin: shuǐxiù) are long, flowing silk sleeve extensions attached to the cuffs of costumes in Chinese opera, widely used by both male and female characters of higher social classes. They originated as part of traditional performance arts and serve to enhance the expressiveness of gestures, symbolizing emotions and adding visual elegance to movements. Water sleeves have become integral in Chinese classical dance, blending cultural tradition with modern artistic innovations, and remain a symbol of China's rich performing arts heritage.

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