Abstract
This dissertation is focus on the problems of female costumes in Han dynasty. From chapter two to chapter four, the writer divided the female costumes to several parts, including the hairdo, clothing, shoes, and adornment. Based on the written and archeological materials, the writer not only tries to return the original shape of female costumes in Han dynasty, but also tries to find out the purpose and the meaning of these costumes. Chapter five will compare the differences of costumes from male to female and from the written material and archeological material. By these differences, the writer will discuss the customs and cultural meaning of Han dynasty.