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What is the difference between Chinese Hanfu and Japanese kimono
Hanfu, the full name of which is “traditional costume of Han nationality”, has a unique style and character of Han nationality. Hanfu influenced the whole Han culture circle through Confucianism and the Chinese legal system. Some Asian nations, such as Japan, North Korea, and so on, all used the characteristics of Hanfu for reference. The kimono is the national costume of Japan. The kimono is developed from the Hanfu, so it is called “Wu Fu” and “Tang Yi” in Japan. It is the appellation of Wu Fu by Westerners. Because Japanese kimono and Chinese Han clothing have the same origin. Hanfu is often mistaken for kimono. In fact, there are obvious differences between the two. The main differences are as follows: 1. The overall style is different: The Han suit is elegant and free, and the beauty is smart. The kimono is restrained and quiet, and the beauty lies in modesty. Chinese Hanfu Japanese kimono 2. Different cutting and making: a. Front piece: the front left piece of Hanfu is a whole piece of cloth, and the right piece is mostly half cloth. The front left and right pieces of the kimono are half cloth. b. Neckline: Hanfu collar is… -
First Luochang Chinese Hanfu Show in ChinaJoy
The first Luochang Chinese Hanfu Show (洛裳华服·赏), as one of the new highlights of the 18th ChinaJoy, has successfully concluded at the same time as ChinaJoy. The scene is beautiful, the model clothes are gorgeous and gorgeous, and the show form is refreshing. The wonderful performances of the Luochang Chinese Hanfu Show are still vivid in our mind, become a major event of ChinaJoy in 2020. At the show site, exquisite Chinese Hanfu costumes, the first catwalk built, and the addition of lighting and sound effects attracted many viewers to stop and watch consciously and orderly. In addition to the runway show, the Chinese Hanfu brands on display in Hall N5 are also the beautiful scenery of their own. With the revival of Chinese traditional culture and the trend of integration with the world culture, ChinaJoy for the first time absorbed the elements of Hanfu and provided the audience with the opportunity to understand and have close contact with the diversified costume culture as a display platform. It is worth mentioning that HengYuanXiang (恒源祥), a long-established Chinese brand, participated in the exhibition for the first time and brought Chinese high-fashion "Haipai HuaFu" to the scene, mixing "traditional culture personality" and… -
3 Chinese Hanfu Fashion Items from Song Dynasty Literati
The recent hot TV series "Held in the Lonely Castle (清平乐, Qingping Yue)", which depicts the time of Renzong in the Song Dynasty, was a time of many talents. The concentrated portrayal of the many literati in the play is a rare phenomenon in dramas, and the Hanfu costume props in the play are exquisite. Today, take a brief look at how the Song Dynasty scribes at the forefront of fashion by pairing their Hanfu item together! 1. Jin (巾, scarf & hat) Since the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Jin was an important garment for men, mostly used by scholars and commoners. The Song and Ming dynasties were the periods when the development of Chinese hats and scarves flourished, and there were many different styles. Take the literati attire shown in Held in the Lonely Castle as an example, most of them wore a scarf with reference to a kind of popular towel and hat in the Song Dynasty, commonly found in various figures in the Song Dynasty paintings. It can be tied on the front or backside, its name has yet to be proved, according to its shape is likely to have a great origin with the Ming… -
History of Hanfu | An Introduction to The Styles of Chinese Hanfu 2020
Quju Robe This style of Han clothing comes from the Qin Dynasty to the Han Dynasty, also known as the round Lapel robe, which is usually defined as the robe made of deep clothes. It is characterized by a right Lapel with a cross collar. The end of the lapel is usually triangular in shape and is fixed by a tie around the back. So far, the unearthed objects are the Shan Rao Qu Ju robe from the Han Dynasty tomb of Mawangdui in Changsha, and its shape needs further study. Qixiong Ruqun Qixiong Ruqun is generally composed of a short upper Ruqu and a long chest skirt. It is also a variation of Ruqun, which is usually defined as a clothing system.Qixiong Ruqun is characterized by that the skirt is usually tied above the chest, and the chest strap can be tied in the center or the front and sides of the chest. Qixiong Ruqun was mainly popular during the Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, and Five Dynasties. Today’s common forms are generally made with reference to the styles of the middle and late Tang Dynasty. In addition, the collar type of Qixiong Ruqun can be divided into two types:… -
Dressing Course – How To Quickly Wear Chinese Hanfu: Ma Mian Skirt
Ma Mian Qun is a kind of traditional Chinese dress. Some people call it “horse face pleated skirt”. It is suitable for matching with jacket and shirt. Do you know how to wear Chinese horse face skirt(Ma Mian Qun)? Step 1: Unfold the horse dress(Ma mian qun) and put it behind your back; Step 2: Wrap the lace-up of the right skirt from the front to the back. If the skirt has a hole, go through the hole; Step 3: If there is no opening in the skirt, it should be wound from the top of the skirt; Step 4: The left side of the skirt will fit along the left side of the waistline; Step 5: The two laces cross behind and around in front of you; Step 6: Tie the two ties around the front of your body; Step 7: Put on the vertical collar, the lapel, the jacket and button up, and wear it; -
Chinese Stars: Who Love To Wear Chinese Hanfu Clothes – 2021
Hanfu is the traditional dress of the Han nationality, which contains the beauty of traditional culture and is a part of Chinese national culture. It has been 18 years since Mr. Wang Letian went out wearing Hanfu in 2003, which caused media reports. For more than ten years, Hanfu has attracted extensive attention, and Chinese traditional culture has been paid more and more attention. Nowadays, Hanfu appears more and more on media or social platforms, and more and more Chinese stars like to wear Hanfu. Xu Jiao When it comes to Chinese stars who like Hanfu, Xu Jiao must be involved. In an interview, she mentioned that she began to pay attention to Hanfu under the influence of Xiada comics in junior high school. As a student in a foreign country, she had a deeper understanding of her national culture. Xu Jiao began to publicize Chinese traditional culture such as Hanfu and Guqin to her surrounding students. After returning home, she often wore Hanfu to participate in activities and spared no effort to publicize Hanfu. Xu Jiao is committed to the wearing of modern Hanfu. In her opinion, wearing Hanfu does not necessarily have to wear gorgeous hairstyles and embroidered… -
10 Latest Sets of Sweet Chinese Hanfu for Lovers
If you are looking for a romantic gift for your lover, you should know that there are many different ways to make it unique. You can get a set of sweet hanfu costumes for lovers, which is a very meaningful gift. There are 10 sets of sweet Chinese Hanfu for lovers. You can choose them to suit yourself or to match your partner’s style. 1 Tang Dynasty Robe 2 Wei Jin Style Ruqun Set 3 Tang Dynasty Robe 4 Tang Dynasty Robe 5 Daopao + Dahu 6 Tang Dynasty Robe + Qixiong Shanqun 7 Qiyao Ruqun Set 8 Hanfu-inspired Robe + Song Dynasty Qiyao Zhequn Set 9 Qiyao Ruqun Set 10 Zhiju In conclusion, The 10 sets of sweet costumes for lovers are made of high-quality material and are durable. The sets are also in different styles and colors. You can use these ideas to create a unique and romantic date for your special someone. And, these costumes are suitable for hanfu parties or other events, too. -
Chinese Hanfu Hairstyle Tutorial – 3 [Without Wig Buns]
Not enough hair volume to braid? Wear a wig and feel too heavy? Not sure what kind of hairstyle to wear with your hanfu? Let's learn a simple hanfu hairstyle (without adding a wig) today. 1. First divide the hair into the front and back, divided into areas as shown. 2. Divided into four parts, respectively, tied into braids. 3. Divide the back of the ponytail into two bunches, tie the leather band in the middle, with the leather band as a crossover point, and wrap it backwards respectively, similar to a bow. 4. Tidy up the end of the hair to the back of the head, fixed with a hairpin. 5. Wrap the three braids in front around the back, paying attention to the middle one to end up a little bit, and adjust the position in the process. 6. Prepare a hair tie, tie the hair tie to the head. 7. Finally put on your favorite hair accessories. ancient Chinese Hanfu hairstyles can be found at Hanfu Makeup Group and Hanfu Makeup tag. -
Chinese Hanfu Hairstyle Tutorial – 4 [Legend of the White Snake]
The Legend of the White Snake is one of the four major Chinese folk love legends, and has spawned many classic TV series and movies. Today, we bring you a tutorial for the Hanfu hairstyle of Xiao Qing (小青) in the Legend of the White Snake. 1: Two ponytails first;2: Tie into braided hair; 3: Take a wig piece; 4: Fixed on the left rear side; 5: Coil the right side of the braided hair and secure with clips (the goal is to cover the ends of the wig pieces);6: The other side is the same; 7: Take a strand of wig hair;8: Tie into braided hair; 9: Coil and fix the braided hair;10: Finally, put on a green hair tie; Complete! Click on the video to see the full tutorial. ancient Chinese Hanfu hairstyles can be found at Hanfu Makeup Group and Hanfu Makeup tag. -
6 Different Types of Chinese Hanfu Collar – Do You Know Them All?
After the evolution of different dynasties, there are many styles and collar types. Today, Fashion Hanfu will introduce 6 common collar types of Chinese Hanfu for you. 1. JiaoLing (Cross collar) JiaoLing (Cross collar) Hanfu is a kind of collar type often seen in Hanfu, which is a typical feature of Hanfu collar type. Jiao Ling, as the name implies, refers to the front of the garment left and right intersection. The lapel of Hanfu is usually covered to the right with the letter Y, called the right lapel. The characteristics of right Lapel appeared at the beginning of the birth of Hanfu and have been continuing and influencing some ethnic costumes with deep Sinicization. It is the most original, basic, and a core feature of Hanfu. JiaoLing (Cross collar) 2. TanLing (Tan collar) TanLing (Tan collar), also known as u-collar, is one of the Han collar types. It is a kind of short coat developed by ShangRu since Wei and Jin Dynasties. It was very popular in the Tang Dynasty. So you can see a lot of this kind of dress in Dunhuang murals. The clothing with flat collar is usually tight, such as narrow sleeves and narrow waist.… -
Chinese Hanfu in Hollywood Christmas Parade
On the evening of November 27, the Hollywood Christmas Parade was held on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles as scheduled. A total of 5,000 performers participated in the Parade. The Chinese community in Southern California was also invited by the organizers, led by the Southern California Federation of Chinese Associations organization, to send a mega lineup of 160 participants, including dragon and lion dancers, waist drums, martial arts, and cheongsam. Among them, the notable one was the hanfu square formed by 25 Southern California hanfu enthusiasts. The Sino Us Performing Arts Organization selected 25 performers from numerous applicants, covering the age range of 9 to over 50 years old, hoping to introduce Chinese hanfu costumes and traditional Chinese culture to audiences through the parade. The members of the hanfu parade were dressed in typical hanfu costumes of the Tang, Song and Ming dynasties, and they wore fine hair ornaments and head crowns, elegant and gorgeous makeup, full of classical beauty and charm. The martial artist's majesty, the lady's elegance and charm, and the child's innocence and cuteness are displayed in their fullest extent. History and reality seem to melt into one in a flash. Original link -
Song Dynasty Clothing – Traditional Chinese Hanfu
Song Dynasty clothing mainly refers to the Song Dynasty Hanfu clothes, including the popular clothing in the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Song Dynasty, which is a pearl in the development of clothing history. Brief of Song Dynasty clothing In the beginning, the function of clothing is to shield the body from the cold, but with the development of society, clothing has gradually been given other meanings, which has become a class manifestation of different levels. In feudal society, the dress system has always been an important system of monarch's administration. Different classes and occasions wear different clothes, which cannot violate the regulations. ancient paintings in the Song Dynasty Moreover, clothing can reflect the characteristics of the times. The political, economic, and cultural prosperity of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, in such a social background, has formed a majestic, open, and magnificent clothing characteristics. While the Song Dynasty is different from the prosperous Tang Dynasty in the strength of the force, its emphasis on culture and light military, advocating the social trend of thought of Neo Confucianism, making the Song Dynasty clothing changed the magnificent atmosphere of the previous dynasty, became simple and elegant, conservative and introverted, but also… -
Will Chinese Hanfu be Popular in the World?
How popular is Chinese Hanfu? It is reported that the total market size of the Hanfu industry is estimated to reach 1.09 billion yuan. ▲ on December 22, 2019, Hanfu lovers are performing dance. Even the foreign media have paid attention to Chinese Hanfu. According to CNN, Chinese Hanfu culture has become a new trend among Chinese young people. More and more young people put on Hanfu and go to the streets to show people Hanfu culture. AFP also said that in modern China, Hanfu fans are in all fields: from history fans to animation fans, to students and even young professionals. According to Russia's satellite news agency, Chinese Hanfu culture has spread to other countries for a long time. Mysterious patterns and silk have attracted people's attention. Now, this culture has returned again. With the increase of cultural exchanges between China and the west, more Chinese art forms and traditional culture have gradually entered the international field of vision. Some elements of Hanfu have also sought after. Indeed, integrating Chinese elements into fashion is a common design method of international brands in recent years. According to Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, Chinese elements can be seen everywhere. In addition to the details… -
Hairstyle Tutorial for Traditional Chinese Hanfu Dress – 1
This is a Chinese Hanfu dress hairstyle for tutorial a gentle and virtuous girl~ More Hanfu hairstyle: ancient Chinese Hanfu hairstyles can be found at Hanfu Makeup Group and Hanfu Makeup tag. -
Ancient Chinese Hanfu Illustrated Book
Chinese Hanfu has a long history and has gone through several dynasties over thousands of years of development, during which time it has evolved and many representative Hanfu styles have emerged, learn more about them together through the exquisite illustrations from Jin Li Qing Nian. Pre Qin Period China, one of the oldest civilizations in the world, has created a gorgeous dress culture as early as the Neolithic period. During the Spring, Autumn, and Warring States Periods, Chinese traditional clothing entered a stage of evolution Li (礼, ritual) was the rule, costume consciousness and the same structure as heaven and earth contain a profound Chinese philosophy. The complete He Dang Ku (合裆裤) already existed in the Western Zhou period. At this time, the main styles of clothing were the Mian Fu Zhi (冕服制) with the upper and lower garments, the one-piece Shen Yi Zhi (深衣制), and the Bian Fu Zhi (弁服制). The aristocratic ladies would also cut the back of their long dresses short, to reveal a floor-length skirt, creates a graceful and slender look. San Huang Zhu Yu Pei (三璜组玉佩)Jade pendant group, also known as a iscellaneous jade pendant, that is a combination of multiple different types of… -
History of Traditional Chinese Hanfu Shoes
Hanfu shoes have a long history of development. About 5000 years ago, during the Yangshao culture, the most primitive shoes made of animal skin appeared. Shoes were the first tool for people to protect their feet from injury. Later, they gradually became a symbol of people's identity and status and witnessed many special historical processes. Brief introduction of Hanfu shoes In Hanfu, shoes are called Zuyi (足衣, clothes on feet), there are various styles of ancient Chinese Hanfu shoes and boots, and their development has gone through the process from scratch, from simplicity to complexity, from coarseness to precision. From the earliest function of warmth preservation and protection, it has developed into a symbol of identity and status. Through shoes and socks, we can see the integration and progress of the development of Chinese civilization. The earliest shoes came into being with the appearance of fabric materials and the appearance of clothes. In ancient times, the raw materials of shoes were grass, linen, and leather. Moreover, the style of shoes was rather simple. According to the literature, the earliest shoes, no matter what material they are made of, are collectively referred to as "屦, jù". After the Warring States… -
What to Wear: 3 New Types of Chinese Hanfu Style
Hanfu only through continuous development, that can better integrate into modern society. Preserve the essence, innovate, and integrate the Hanfu into our daily wear. As a result, the new Chinese Hanfu style is emerging. In addition to the mainstream style of traditional hanfu that we know, there are several "new styles" that have emerged. Style of Hanyang Zhezhong Hanyang Zhezhong (汉洋折衷, combine of Hanfu & Western-style) style is probably the most famous of these styles, referring to the combination of traditional Chinese Hanfu style with modern avant-garde art. Because along with Hanfu, Lolita and other clothes were also developed. Some of the classical lolita styles originated from European court dressing styles. Generally speaking, Hanyang Zhezhong is a blend of Hanfu or Han elements with some European style dressing elements or accessories, which gives a new visual experience. This style of dressing is not only elegant, but also relatively more daily. With the continuous development of this style, there are more and more creative collocations. Most of Hanyang Zhezhong styles are Ming Hanfu, probably because the Ming Hanfu is closer to the modern aesthetic. Often decorated with lace and pearls, with some European court style headgear. Similar to Hanyang Zhezhong's style, there… -
How to Prepare a Chinese Hanfu Wedding (Ming-style)?
In the New Year when everything is reviving. There is nothing better than a wedding banquet to bring people joy. It is undoubtedly the dream of many Hanfu lovers to hold a Hanfu wedding. In a traditional Hanfu wedding, the vintage costumes and rituals, the dreamlike wedding scenes, the unchanging love, and vows, are revisited again and again in the traditional ceremony, becoming more profound and ritualistic. The blogger "Jingzhishisui (静知时岁)" spent two years preparing a Ming-style wedding for herself, from etiquette, clothing, to the process, are very attentive, rich in detail and full of ritual are breathtaking, let's take a look. 01 Costumes for Chinese Hanfu Wedding Thousands of years ago, the old ancestors gave us the main color of the Chinese wedding scene - red. In order to better prepare for this Chinese Hanfu wedding, the first thing that "Jingzhishisui" did was to choose and match the wedding costumes, the main wedding costume was a Mangpao (蟒袍) and a Dashan Xiapei (大衫霞帔) , while the groom's main wedding costume was a Douniu round neck robe (斗牛圆领袍). The headdress is also very elaborate, the bride's headdress is "Sanlongliangfengguan (three dragons and two phoenix crown)", using traditional techniques, the style… -
Motifs on the Lapel Edges of Traditional Chinese Hanfu Clothing
The development of Chinese motifs has a rich history, with each era having its own unique design themes and styles. Throughout history, it has been discovered that from the graphics and symbols that emerged during the primitive era of humanity, to the present day where we classify art into different categories, some commonly used themes such as floral motifs, dragon and phoenix motifs, cloud motifs, and geometric motifs have continued to exist from ancient times to the present day, and have even remained unchanged. What has changed is that the same theme has different characteristics in different eras due to differences in the expression of artificial craftsmanship. Traditional Chinese Hanfu clothing emphasizes a harmonious blend of temperament and style, and in order to not destroy the overall effect of the clothing while also making its style versatile, changes in the motifs along the lapel edges of the clothing have become an important means of decoration. From the perspective of artistic expression, motifs can be divided into abstract, figurative, and imagery forms. In the application of clothing edges, motifs are generally divided into geometric, animal, plant, and auspicious character motifs. Abstract form - geometric pattern The decorative motifs in the… -
The Origin and Classic Style of Chinese Hanfu
After thousands of years of history, Chinese Hanfu styles are extremely diverse. However, the Hanfu recognized today mainly refers to the costumes of powerful dynasties such as Han, Tang, Song, and Ming, and is also the main basis for contemporary Hanfu design. There is no longer to consider the hierarchy in wearing modern Hanfu, with a richer mix of colors, patterns, and fabrics. Modern Hanfu designs are more simple and more comfortable, incorporating more fashionable elements while not losing beauty. Hanfu enthusiasts can choose and match Hanfu according to their own style and preference. However, because of its distinctive national characteristics, following certain wearing etiquette will definitely make the wearer more elegant and confident. The Origin of Hanfu Chinese Hanfu is the traditional costume of the Han people. How did the name originate? How is it worn? What is the relationship between Han Chinese costume and Chinese culture? These questions can not be explained in a few words. First of all, we need to understand the origin of the Han Chinese, the early Han Chinese set the tone for the dress of later generations. Hua Xia The Han originated from Huaxia. The term "Huaxia (华夏)" was first used in…