
Shaanxi mourning cloth is an important item for expressing grief and commemorating the deceased, with varying sizes worn by different relatives, reflecting both respect for the deceased and the closeness of family ties. In traditional funeral customs, Shaanxi mourning cloth is typically white, symbolizing sorrow and mourning. Made from natural materials like hemp or cotton, its rough texture conveys reverence for the deceased. For instance, the coarse hemp cloth is used for major mourning attire, while refined hemp cloth is employed for minor mourning. Additionally, modern funeral practices have introduced the use of pure cotton polyester fabric as mourning cloth, which retains the softness and comfort of pure cotton while offering the durability of polyester.