The ju yi, a kind of scepter held in former times to ward off evil, is the most popular design on the cloth, since it is considered a sign of good luck. Today, the ju yi is also used in hemming the edge of the mien ao or in the pattern of the buckle, and has in fact become a particular mark of the garment.
曾經三次應邀到日本講授中式服裝的名服裝設計家楊成貴，最近正親自為日本高松宮親王妃縫製一件旗袍式的棉襖。