In ancient times, dragon and phoenix is a symbol of the identity of the imperial family, but in modern times, dragon and phoenix are just embroidered patterns on clothes, and there is nothing to be taboo. Generally Xiuhe clothing will embroider some auspicious patterns, such as dragons and phoenixes, peacocks, peonies, mandarin ducks and so on. Dragon and phoenix pattern means dragon and phoenix auspicious, take "auspicious" and "love long" homophonic, meaning husband and wife harmony, love long to old.
