The Puyuma (Chinese: 卑南族; pinyin: Bēinánzú; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Piu-má cho̍k, Pi-lâm cho̍k), also known as the Pinuyumayan, Peinan or Beinan, are one of the indigenous groups of the Taiwanese aborigines.
It features a multi-layered diamond pattern resembling snake scales, accompanied by subtle cross-stitch designs for added detail.
[3] Although most of the Puyuma people nowadays wear the western style clothes, traditional attire still predominates during significant holidays and festivals.
[4] Boys and men, aged 13–21, wear simple attire during strict training, featuring a plain blue blouse and a short skirt tied with a red belt.
In old age (60 years), men shift to a sleeveless waistcoat lumbaw and a square hat kabun, symbolizing their transition to the Elder category.