Maomao Cosplay from The Apothecary Diaries

Maomao is the central protagonist of The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto), a historical fantasy series following a sharp‑witted apothecary servant who becomes embroiled in palace intrigue, mysteries, and herbal remedies. With her knowledge of medicine, curiosity, and quick thinking, Maomao stands out as a compelling and intelligent heroine.

At the end of season 1, Maomao wears a special ceremonial dress that reflects her status and the events she experiences in the palace.

Maomao cosplay from The Apothecary Diaries by Tiffany Gordon Cosplay wearing the traditional dress of pink and sky blue in a spinning motion under a traditional pavilion.

Model: Tiffany Gordon

This cosplay took 5 days to make

Made in 2024

Material Breakdown:

  • Shoes- Bought from Amazon

  • Blue Skirt- Blue fabric, horsehair, zipper, double sided bias tape

  • Hot Pink Skirt- Blue fabric, hot pink fabric horsehair, zipper, hook & eye

  • Peach Skirt- Peach fabric, hook & eyes

  • Belt- Wood beads, string, lobster claw hook

  • Shawl- Peach fabric

  • Shirt- Blue/ purple/ hot pink fabrics, zipper

  • Wig- Base wig bought from Amazon and styled, wood beads

  • Blue Rose- Bought from Amazon

  • Contact Lenses- Bought from Uniqso

  • Earrings- Resin printed (airbrush painted), silver stud and nut backing

Want to build your own Maomao cosplay?

I’ve created digital files to help you recreate parts of this costume below:


Maomao Reference Image from The Apothecary Diaries

Reference Image