Han Dynasty clothing refers to the hat and clothing system of the Han Dynasty. After the strict governance of the Qin Dynasty, Liu Bang, who rose to power from a common background, aimed to give the people a break and did not make significant changes to the general systems, including the clothing system, which largely followed the Qin Dynasty. It wasn't until the second year of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty's Yongping era (59 AD) that a formal and comprehensive regulation was established. Hanfu in Social Hierarchy  The hierarchical status of clothing during the Han Dynasty was primarily reflected through hats and ceremonial sashes. Different official ranks had different hats. Therefore, the hat system was particularly complex, with as many as 16 types. There were also strict regulations for shoes during the Han Dynasty. Ritual attire required wearing flat shoes (xu), court attire required wearing (lü) shoes, and outdoor attire required wearing sandals (ji). When women got married, they were supposed to wear wooden clogs, which were painted and tied with colorful ribbons. Historical Evolution During the early period of Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang himself had a limited understanding of the symbolic role of clothing. He once…

Quju is a type of hanfu that belongs to the Shenyi dress system and was common during the Qin and Han dynasties, with characteristics such as "overlapping and hooked edges". In ancient times, the more grand the occasion, the more gorgeous the overall look of the Quju was, giving it a sense of grace and elegance. There is a wide variety of accessories and items that can be matched with Quju, and different types of accessories can create different effects with Quju dress. Let's follow Hanfu Shidai (汉服世代) to learn more about it.   01 Dao Shan Dao Shan (刀扇), also known as Bian Shan (便扇), Bian Mian (便面), is a kind of Chinese traditional fan, used to cover the face, shaped like a door. Book of Han - Zhang Chang's Tale has recorded: "自以便面拊马 (patting a horse with a Bian Mian by himself)". Yan Shigu, the historian of the Tang Dynasty, also explained the function of the Bian Mian in his commentary on the Book of Han: “便面，所以障面，盖扇之类也。不欲见人，以此自障面，则得其便，故曰便面，亦曰屏面。” We can learn that the "Bian Mian" can be classified as a fan, but its focus is different, the main function of is not to fan the wind and cool, but to…

What is it like to be a hanfu designer? Let's take a look at Hanfu Shi Dai (汉服世代) interviews with four hanfu designers.   Kong Xin Yan (空心砚) Hello, I'm Kong Xin Yan and I've been in touch with hanfu for more than 10 years! Over the years I have been concerned about the demand for modern hanfu and saw the potential market demand for non-antique hanfu, but there are many inconveniences in wearing traditional hanfu directly, which triggered my design inspiration and also formed my own design feature - "Shi Zhuang Han Cai (时装汉裁, tailoring fashion in Han style)". Traditional hanfu leaps directly from ancient times into modern times, missing the process of cultural renewal, and many styles are based on the ancient social background. If we want to further develop hanfu, we have to think about these questions: How should traditional hanfu serve the current fast-paced society and what functions should it achieve in an era when there are noblemen like emperors, generals and princesses? "Shi Zhuang Han Cai" is my answer to these questions after thinking and practicing. In fact, my family has been reluctant to wear hanfu for more than ten years, but they are happy…

Have you've ever wondered what an ancient Chinese scholarly person's costume looked like? In this issue, let's follow Hanfu Culture Society and take a look at one of the Chinese traditional costumes, Lanshan (襕衫, lán shān), a Hanfu costume made especially for scholars. [Structure and History] In the history of ancient Chinese traditional costume, there is a kind of long garment that is cut in one piece at the top and bottom (Tongcai, 通裁) and has a Hanglan (横襕, a seam at the Lanshan's knee) at the hem, which is called "Lanshan". Lanshan is based on the ancient Shenyi Zhi (深衣制), with the Shenyi waistline moved down to the hem, and Henglan added near the knee. The system of the upper Yi and lower Chang was followed in ancient times, and the ritual system was made to symbolize the ancient people's respect for the world and the construction of order. Lanshan began to appear in the Northern dynasty and developed and became more standardized in the Tang dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, it absorbed the northern dynasty costume system and changed the collar shape from cross collar to round collar and the sleeve style from big sleeves to narrow sleeves.…

Hey everyone! So there were a couple people in my hanfu server asking about what different kinds of measurements of hanfu were. I answered and did a little compilation of the most basic measurements that you'll see on most sizing charts, if you're choosing a size and buying from a vendor, as well as some that are often used to create patterns and the like. Hope that it's a helpful reference! I've included both traditional and simplified characters in this for better reading and some of my own notes as helpful explanations, let me know if there's any questions you need answered.   Body Measurements Let’s start with the basic measurements of your own body.  - Height. Usually in centimeters, if you don’t understand any of the other measurements, this is the one you want to go by. - weight. often comes up in either kg or lbs, and it’s pretty easy to figure out which one through common sense. I would recommend that you don’t trust this one too much though since everyone is like… a different density. - three rounds, the standard starting point for more detailed measurements. These include the three below: - the bust. Measure around…

4 handsome male traditional Chinese clothing style you'll probably want to try In 2020 Nowadays, it's common for boys to wear traditional Chinese clothes, but compared with girls' styles, Chinese men's costume styles are much less, but once boys wear Hanfu, Zhongshan suits, or other male Chinese style clothes, they will become irresistible. Today, I'd like to bring you 4 popular male traditional Chinese clothing styles and precautions when wearing.   4 popular style of male traditional Chinese clothing Round Collar Robe Round collar robes first appeared in the Shang Dynasty, one of the male traditional Chinese clothing. After the Wei, Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties, the round collar robes began to actively absorb the characteristics of minority men costumes, but at the same time, they did not lose the original characteristics of the Han nationality. The Northern Wei Dynasty, founded by Xianbei people, began to dress as formal clothes and was popular from Sui and Tang Dynasties to the end of the Ming Dynasty. After the Song Dynasty, the round collar robe became one of the official costumes, which was also widely used in the later Ming Dynasty. The round collar robe of the Ming Dynasty became the…

"The six dynasties of the late Han, Wei and Jin dynasties were the most chaotic and socially painful era in Chinese history, yet one of the most spiritually free and liberated, the richest in wisdom and passion, and therefore the richest in artistic spirit." Due to the decline of Confucianism and the rise of Xuanxue, both men and women in the Wei and Jin dynasties sought to express their superior inner personality with a beautiful external appearance. In addition, Buddhism was spread to the east, the exchange of migration between north and south brought about a broadening of horizons. As well as the harem beauties, the number of dancers is vast, must be unique makeup to attract attention, so all the reasons contributed to the Wei Jin and North and South Dynasties on the explosive development of makeup. This development is due to the thin burial of the number of makeup artifacts, mostly presented in the level of written records so that we will call this period the peak era of makeup at the documentary level. This article brings together 10 classic Hanfu makeup looks from the Wei and Jin dynasties. Through them, you can get a glimpse of how…

On the afternoon of Aug. 4, 2021, a group of post-95 and post-00 girls gathered at a Hanfu Experience Hall in Guangzhou to try Hanfu styling for the first time. The room was decorated with landscape paintings on the wall, ink, and brush, and guzheng on the table, and the hanfu stylist was weaving twist braids for the experience participants, bending them into a circle and coiling them backwards, and then inserting a hairpin, and the shape of a Han Dynasty lady appeared in front of them, perfectly blending with the environment full of ancient style, highlighting the traditional, classical Chinese beauty. How did the hanfu styling experience become popular? How to bring this new fashion trend into the public's daily life?     Nandu Polling Center (南都民调中心) invited a number of hanfu stylists to share their experiences and conducted a questionnaire survey on hanfu lovers to gain a deeper understanding of the group's career status from multiple angles, and recently released the Hanfu Stylist Career Survey Report (2021). The report shows that 60% of the respondents hanfu lovers like hanfu culture very much and mostly done hanfu styling in Hanfu Experience Hall. Hanfu stylists provide services such as hanfu…

Hey everyone! So there were a couple people in my hanfu server asking about what different kinds of measurements of hanfu were. I answered and did a little compilation of the most basic measurements that you'll see on most sizing charts, if you're choosing a size and buying from a vendor, as well as some that are often used to create patterns and the like. Hope that it's a helpful reference! I've included both traditional and simplified characters in this for better reading and some of my own notes as helpful explanations, let me know if there's any questions you need answered.   Body Measurements Let’s start with the basic measurements of your own body.  - Height. Usually in centimeters, if you don’t understand any of the other measurements, this is the one you want to go by. - weight. often comes up in either kg or lbs, and it’s pretty easy to figure out which one through common sense. I would recommend that you don’t trust this one too much though since everyone is like… a different density. - three rounds, the standard starting point for more detailed measurements. These include the three below: - the bust. Measure around…

The traditional colors of China are an indispensable part of Chinese culture. These colors are not just simple visual elements, but also carry rich cultural connotations and historical backgrounds. In traditional Chinese culture, each color has its unique symbolic meaning, and is closely related and complementary to many aspects. From architecture, clothing to painting, calligraphy, and even daily etiquette and festival activities, these traditional colors have been widely used and have become an essential element of Chinese culture. This article will explore the cultural connotations contained in traditional Chinese colors and their expressions in various fields.   01 What are traditional Chinese colors? When it comes to colors, we naturally think of specific colors such as red, yellow, blue, and green, each with a fixed number. But when we look at traditional Chinese colors, we see names such as "Xuan (玄)", "Xun (纁)", "Piao (缥)", "Qing Dai (青黛)", etc. If there is no special color card, I believe that most people will be confused when they see these color names. In fact, this is due to the different color order regulations between the East and the West. Western color culture pays more attention to physical properties and scientific theories, and…

As the weather heats up, we can finally swap out our heavy, warm winter shoes for a nice pair of traditional Chinese embroidered shoes that make us more beautiful when we go out in our Han Fu. There's a variety of styles for traditional Chinese embroidered shoes this year, and they're cost-effective too, let's take a look together! The colorful phoenix is dancing in the sky. These shoes have a white base and the colored embroidery threads are very versatile with all kinds of Han Fu. It comes with internal heightening and buckle strap function, which is both comfortable and leg-lengthening. The fragrance of the osmanthus, strolling with a charming smell. These versatile traditional Chinese embroidered shoes have a floral and woodsy element, perfect for a Han clothing outing, and come in a variety of colors to suit different needs. Speaking of lightness, we'll think of the white feather that falls through the air and whisks around on the toe. This shoe uses an understated design, making it versatile for both fashion and Han clothing. The wavy lace is full of girlish loveliness. Blue flashing flower embroidery with elegant and generous. Adding romantic pink-purple color and charming small beads makes…

With the trend of Hanfu, more and more girls are joining the Hanfu camp, but with the appearance of Hanfu homogenization, many girls are no longer satisfied with the current Hanfu wear, began to mix-match, mixing different elements together (for example, modern fashion elements and classic elements), look fashionable and generous. 1. What is "Western" and "Eastern" mixing? What is a mix of "Western" and "Eastern"? This is what we call "East meets West" style, just like the modified cheongsam, which combines Western modern elements with Chinese classical elegance, that is, East meets West style. The model in the picture is the extreme use of this style, grasping the essence, the Chinese Hanfu horse-face with Western-style hat and lace gloves combined with the wearing, actually has a different kind of elegant debutante style, compared to the traditional Chinese clothing collocation, appears more daily and modern. 2. How to mix-match to give more points to the overall image? ①How to choose Hanfu style? Due to the profoundness of Chinese culture, there are many different types of Hanfu, such as Tang, Song, Ming, etc. However, in order to better combine with the fashion elements, it is often better to choose the plain…

Valentine's Day is a festival about love, romance, flowers, chocolate, and greeting cards. On this day, men and women send gifts to each other to express their love or friendship. In China, Qixi Festival (on the seventh of July in the lunar calendar), one of the traditional festivals, has the same meaning as Valentine's day. Qixi Festival is a traditional Chinese folk festival. Qixi Festival started in the Han Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty. With the development of history, the Qixi Festival is endowed with the beautiful love legend of "Cowherd and Weaver Girl", which makes it become a festival symbolizing love, thus it is considered to be the most romantic traditional festival in China, and it also has the cultural meaning of "Chinese Valentine's Day" in modern times. the traditional customs of the Qixi Festival Legend of "Cowherd and Weaver Girl" It is said that every seventh day of July, magpies on earth will fly to the sky to build a magpie bridge for Cowherd and Weaver Girl in the galaxy so that they can meet each other. Weaver is a beautiful, intelligent, and handy fairy. On that night, ordinary women begged her for wisdom and dexterous…

The aesthetics of mankind has always undergone earth-shaking changes with the changes of the times. At different times, beauty has different performances. An inclusive country is often reflected in their clothing. Walking down the street, we often see people dressed in Chinese Hanfu. Like everyone else on the street, they wear Chinese Hanfu to go shopping, eat, wait for traffic lights. Their straightforward attitude reveals their confidence in history and their passion for traditional culture. In Ancient China, especially nobles or large families, the requirements for dressing are almost strict, for example, a hat has countless complicated kinds because the "crown" represents the social status of this person. From the time of the Yellow Emperor, people began to use cloth to make clothes. However, due to the backwardness of science and technology and the lack of material, the cloth is very scarce, so the cloth is also an ornament of aristocratic symbolic rights. The Yellow Emperor is also the earliest designer in China. He proposed that "the sleeves are wide and drooping".this should also be the prototype of China's most famous clothing "robes". In the Han Dynasty, the fabric was fully developed and the Hanfu became diverse. Of course, due…

As a traditional Chinese costume, Hanfu not only refers to the clothing of the Han Dynasty but also refers to the traditional costume of the Han nationality. Just as the harmony of kimono refers to the Dahe nationality, and the flag of Qizhuang refers to the Qiren (Manchu), the Han refers to the Han nationality, not the Han Dynasty. Tang Dynasty Clothing Hanfu is not divided according to the dynasty. Hanfu is a complete clothing system, just like Chinese characters, different historical periods will have different historical characteristics and styles, but it is not dating, but a continuous line. Some forms of Hanfu are not unique to a certain Dynasty. For example, from the Warring States period with physical research, Ru skirt finally became the most basic form of Han traditional clothing in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasty. During the period of 2000 years, although the length, width, and width have changed from time to time, the basic shape has always maintained the original style. Jin Dynasty Clothing Hanfu is mainly divided into ancient Hanfu and modern Hanfu. In fact, the ancient Han costume is the Han people’s clothing of various dynasties, including the Qin, Han, Tang, Song,…

Spring, the revival of nature, brings new life and hope. As everything is renewed, hanfu enthusiasts are also looking for inspiration for the new season's outfits. Spring is the perfect time to show off the style of hanfu, with the perfect combination of light fabrics, bright colors and classical designs, displaying an irresistible charm. In this article, we'll take a look at the latest trends in hanfu for spring 2024, so let's step into a fashion world full of classical beauty and feel the perfect blend of ancient style and modern aesthetics.   Spring Dressing in Ancient China Shan (衫, shirts) and Ao (袄, jackets) are garments frequently worn in the springtime within the traditional hanfu attire. Typically crafted from lighter, more delicate materials such as brocade and silk, they suit the climatic characteristics of spring. The Banbi (半臂, half-sleeve shirt), owing to its lightweight nature, is especially popular during this season. It can serve both as an inner shirt and as an outer garment. Highlighting the interlined garments that provide warmth without causing overheating, thus becoming the favored choice in spring hanfu. These consist of a single layer underneath with a silk outer layer. Since the pre-Qin period, it…

Brief history on Chinese tool panbo and how it is different in the past when compared to Japanese tasuki. Vocab;  Panbo 襻膊/攀膊 (pàn bó) - a long strip of cloth to tied up the sleeves for working conveniences. What it is being called nowadays.  Bisheng 臂绳 (bì shéng) - "arm rope." Another way to call panbo (襻膊). Fubo 缚膊 (fù bó) - "bound." Another way to call it panbo. Gongtao 宫绦 (gōng tāo) - "norigae." Commonly a pendant worn by men with long ropes attached and wrapped around waist. Can be worn over hanfu belt or as a belt. It is a decorative accessory like a women's sachet.  Tasuki - Japanese name for calling the same products and usages.   History;  According Shěncóngwén's (沈從文) "Research on Ancient Chinese Outfit (中國古代服飾研究·宋百馬圖中馬伕)", panbo is a type of clothing invented in the Song Dynasty by working people for conveniency. It is to secure the long sleeves in a bundle with the panbo so that it won’t get in the way of performing tasks such as farming, cooking, and washing. Besides being called panbo, it is also known as 臂绳 (bì shéng), "arm rope." Shěncóngwén wrote "宋 人記廚娘事，就提及當時見過大場面的廚娘，用銀索襻膊進行烹調。可知它是 宋 代勞動人民為便於操作而發明的通用工具。特種的才用銀練索，一般大致不外絲麻作成。" Roughly translated as; "Song…

The inspiration for this set of photos came from a Qing Dynasty Qianlong porcelain now in the National Museum of China. It was made in Jingdezhen for Haiyan Hall in the Yuanmingyuan Park, and only one survives. The whole artwork contains the meaning of "the sea is calm and the river is clear, and the country is peaceful", and is beautifully crafted and painted, symbolizing the peak of the Qianlong period porcelain! 清乾隆霁青金彩海晏河清尊 On top of that, this blogger combines traditional elements with cyberpunk style, combining ancient national treasures with futuristic science fiction, a cyan Qing costume, a beautiful Tian-tsui crown, and golden nail guards to show luxury! The focus is on some details of the face, the appearance of the two swallows decorated, the face of the painted lines are all exquisite and sharp, just a few strokes to highlight the taste of the future of technology! Such a creative realization, the effect is really great! And this is not the only wonderful work of this treasure blogger, today we will introduce you to @Lao Ba (老八捌) and her fantastic creations! Hanfu + Futuristic Elements Ideas The idea of combining traditional hanfu with technology and the future has been…

Tomorrow is Chinese New Year's Eve, what kind of Hanfu are you all going to wear for New Year? Here are 5 cute girls Hanfu suits for Chinese New Year, let's welcome the Year of Ox together!   The first sets is the pink inter-colored printed Hezi Qun (诃子裙), lively and cute bear embroidery, and a red Daxiushan (大袖衫) outside. There is also a soft and cute bear charm with colorful beads and tassels design, full of fun. Instead of wrapping your whole body in red, mix and match red and pink, cute and festive!   The second set is suitable for wearing with your best friend, the spirit of red and quiet of blue, which color do you like more? The use of a variety of different "red", visually look layered and full of details! Printed with a small group of flowers on the Duijin Shan (对襟衫), embroidered with Jiegu (羯鼓) and cherry blossom petal skirt head, nearly 6 meters large skirt, light and comfortable fabric, pounce on the rich Tang dynasty style!   The third set is the classic red and white color scheme, embellished with bright denim elements, the most lovely and playful. White round neck shirt with…

1. Hanfu Types Summary The ancient Chinese costume Hanfu system can be divided into two categories: the "Fa Fu (法服)", which was based on the ritual and music system and the "Bian Fu (便服)", which was not limited by the rank system. In contemporary society, the ancient ranking system has died out, but the dress culture behind the "Fa Fu" should still be respected. Based on the dress etiquette requirements of the majority of people in each ancient era (i.e., the ancient scholar and citizen class), some historical costumes are selected and summarized into a contemporary Hanfu system. Among them, the dresses for the Guan Ji Li (冠笄礼) and wedding are based on the basic requirements of the rituals inherited from the Ming Dynasty, while the informal dresses are based on the dresses of the late Ming Dynasty. The Hanfu system and dress codes and mentioned in this article was proposed by Zun Zhou Cheng Ming (尊周承明) 1.1 Hanfu Menswear System 1.1.2 Li Fu (礼服, formal dress) It belongs to the outer clothing layers. It is one of the most solemn dresses in the contemporary men's Hanfu system and is not suitable for daily wear (the same applies to the…