Contents -- List of tables -- Preface -- Introduction -- Abbreviations -- Dynasties -- The World of Traditional Jingju -- The World of Traditional Jingju Costumes -- The Form and Historical Roots of Costumes -- The Symbolism and Application of Color -- The Aesthetics and Meanings of the Embroidered Imagery -- The Costume Compendium -- Makeup, Hair, and Headdresses -- Dressing Techniques and Costume Plots -- Appendix 1. Costume Pattern Drafts -- Appendix 2. Dictionary of Jingju Characters -- Notes -- Glossary -- List of Performances -- Bibliography -- Index -- University of Hawai'i Press.