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This garment is worn by Mongol people, both men and women.   It is extra large, to accommodate the many layers of undergarments they must add in the winter. There are three million Mongolians living in Inner Mongolia and northern China, an area between Russia and China near what we call Siberia.   They remain semi-nomadic following their herds of horses, goat, sheep, and camels.   They love horsemanship, wrestling, music making, dancing, archery, and other rustic sports.   They traditionally live in potable circular tents, known as yurts. They have a strong class structure.   Their language is unique, both spoken and written.   Their facial features are distinctive, with broad cheekbones and flat features.   They are descendents of the Mongolian horsemen who stormed China and the world under Kublai Khan, the son of Ghenghis. Besides being herdsmen, they are farmers and fishermen.   Being true nomads, they love the occasional social gathering, with drinking, eating, dancing, singing, and challenging each other. Next Picture