Which discontinued Hanfu costumes are there?: Looking at it, they seem to be knockoffs. Each piece looks familiar, and most of the model pictures appear to be stolen. They seem to have copied designs from Yan Shanting, definitely also from Shiyu (Zhaoji and Cháng Hèn Gē), Qinghui Pavilion (Qiān Lǐ Jiāng Shān), and Liúyān Xī Líng (Dù Ruò). If you like them, you can ask in the Hanfu Trading Bar which original store they came from, though some Hanfu pieces might have been discontinued and are no longer available [some mannequin pictures show really poor craftsmanship]. One way to identify knockoff stores is to see if the term “ancient costume” appears in the title (excluding Hanfu stores that explicitly state “not ancient costume”). Mannequins with pink and white vertical stripes are usually knockoffs.
The Ming Code records: “In the eighth year of Jiajing's reign, it was determined that the Liang crown should follow the old style (as shown in the following picture 3 of the Liang crown); the upper garment should be made of red silk with blue edges, its length extending seven inches past the waist, not covering the lower garment; the middle robe should be made of white gauze with blue edges; the lower garment consists of seven panels, four at the front and back, each panel pleated, made of red silk with blue edges; the knee protector is attached to a leather belt (as shown in picture 5); the sash, according to rank, has patterns, worn after the leather belt, the pendants also vary by rank, made of jade, horn, gold, silver, copper, etc., not woven into the sash; the broad belt is plain inside and out, only the two ends and the hanging part are edged with green, and bound with blue ribbon; the leather belt varies by rank, jade for the first rank, horn for the second, gold for the fourth, silver engraved for the fifth, silver for the sixth and seventh, black horn for the eighth and ninth, all following the old style; the jade pendants follow the old style of the Classics, without double drops or hengs, jade for the first three ranks, nephrite for the fourth and below; socks and shoes follow the old style.” (As shown in picture 6.) Picture 3 source: internet, please delete if infringement. Picture 4 source: internet, please delete if infringement. Picture 5 source: internet, please delete if infringement. Picture 6 source: internet, please delete if infringement.
The following are selected pictures of ancient hairstyles recommended by the editor for girls who love taking photos in period costumes. Elegant Hanfu styling combined with retro updos will easily transform you into a graceful traditional lady. Let's take a look! Ancient hairstyle: A very classical ancient hairstyle design with a center-parted black long hair updo. The fresh forehead-exposing updo is perfect for girls with small faces and the simple updo adorned with hairpins exudes a ladylike charm. Ancient hairstyle: This ancient hairstyle is a favorite among girls when taking photos in period costumes. The glossy black straight hair leaves some strands naturally draped over the shoulders, creating a very ethereal ancient hairstyle. Ancient hairstyle: This side-swept bangs updo is a great choice for round-faced girls. The glossy black waist-length hair naturally draped over the shoulders, paired with a simple updo and a pure white dress, creates an ethereal fairy-like charm. Ancient hairstyle 4: A very girly sweet twin bun hairstyle. The dyed straight hair tied into twin flower bun updos with a fresh airiness, the straight bangs framing a delicate face.
In Qing dynasty court paintings, there are many ancient costume paintings, including those depicting the emperor and empresses wearing ancient costumes. This is especially true during the reigns of Emperors Yongzheng and Qianlong. Besides the “Yongzheng Enjoyment Painting,” there are also “Yongzheng Monthly Activities Painting,” “Yongzheng Farming and Weaving Painting,” “Peaceful Spring News Painting,” Qianlong's “Watching Peacocks Spread Their Feathers,” “Autumn Scene Calligraphy Painting,” “Sunny Weather Painting,” “Pine Rock Stream Leisure Painting,” “Snow Scene Enjoyment Painting,” “Hongli Watching Lotus Playing Guqin Painting,” “Hongli Studying Antiquities Painting,” “Hongli Watching Paintings Painting,” “Hongli Watching Moon Painting,” “Landscape Snow Painting,” “Qianlong Ancient Costume Enjoyment Painting,” and Jiaqing's “Emperor Jiaqing's Han Costume Enjoyment Painting.”
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