The city of Jiaozuo (焦作市) in Xiuwu county (修武县）in Henan province (河南省） is having a hanfu festival from May 3rd to 5th. The festival includes many retailers, fashion experts, and scholars to participate in the celebration of the art of hanfu. Original link

Oil Paper Umbrella How can you take a picture of snow without an oil paper umbrella? Not only is the utilization rate of 100%, even in the sun exposure or snow scenery, but it can also block the wind when you are frozen for beauty. And no matter how you shoot it, it will be super artistic. Usage: 1. Open the umbrella method: open the umbrella, but do not fully support, half-open, eyes naturally look at the umbrella. 2. Parasol method: open, level or tilt the umbrella slightly. 3. Back shadow method: put the umbrella behind your shoulder, and you will feel a lot when you take a picture of your back. 4. Umbrella holding method: close the umbrella and hold it in front of your chest. Pay attention to relaxation. Don’t be nervous like holding a chicken leg you just got. Curtain Fence Looking directly at the camera is also a common situation when taking pictures. It’s OK to take a screen fence at this time. It’s not only hazy but also can reduce the tension of the direct viewing lens. Usage: 1. Hand Support: Naturally support the brim with one hand. 2. Half Lift: If the camera isn’t…

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…

The cooler fall months are finally here, and there's no season with softer colors than fall. Have you figured out how to dress in this season? For a change of style for fall, choose classic and beautiful fall Hanfu. Let's see together what Hanfu Time brought Chinese costume for the female in autumn. 01 - Put on Golden Hanfu and Open Autumn Gold weaving is a common element in the Chinese clothing fabric, with the classic pattern of Zhuanghua silk (妆花, the most complex variety of Nanjing cloud brocade weaving process), a combination of the two, is the bling feeling, and gold weaving, as the name suggests is the fabric plus gold thread. In the Tang Dynasty, there were 14 kinds of gold weaving methods recorded in the literature, and in the Song Dynasty, there were also 18 kinds. The most prestigious gold-weaving dynasty is the Yuan dynasty, the noble life can be called extravagant, life with the daily quilt, curtains are also made of gold-weaving. As you can see, the weave is used a lot on the Mamian skirt and the Mamian skirt is perfect for the fall and winter season. 02 - Put on a Warm Bijia (比甲)…

Many of the first time Hanfu wearers may be confused about the layers of Hanfu wear, because we usually focus more on the outermost layer of clothing, so how do you choose the inside of the Hanfu skirt? Is it a Zhongku (中裤)? In this article, Han Time will introduce several styles that are suitable for matching inside Hanfu skirts to dispel your worries. Chen Qun (衬裙) The Chen Qun can be understood as the bottom version of the hanfu skirt, and the shape is the same as the outer skirt, but it can also be inconsistent. The Chen Qun that we see nowadays are mainly Ma Mian Qun style, pleated skirt style, and Po Qun style (破裙款). Chen Qun is worn for three purposes. The first role: is to increase the skirt's sense of fluff, play the role of skirt support. Another role: can be used as decoration, generally, now the Hanfu Chen Qun also has a decorative lace edge pattern, can reveal some of the lightness of the skirt under the outer skirt. The last role: the most important avoid being seen inside your skirt, in general, light-colored thinner fabric if there is no lining (i.e., single layer)…

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,…

Hanfu (汉服, hàn fú), Chinese traditional costume, the full name of which is "traditional costume of Han nationality". It is also known as Han Yiguan(汉衣冠), Han Zhuang (汉装), and Huafu (华服), which was formed from the reign of the Yellow Emperor to the middle of the 17th century (late Ming and early Qing dynasties), in the main residential areas of the Han nationality, with "Huaxia-Han" culture as the background and the dominant idea. With the Chinese ceremonial culture as the center, through natural evolution, formed the unique style and character of the Han nationality, obviously different from the traditional clothing and accessories system of other nationalities. This guide is classified according to the 1: basic feature of the Hanfu, 2: Hanfu shape & style, 3: Hanfu in different wearing scenes, 4: Hanfu in different dynasties, and the 5: related contents of Hanfu, so as to facilitate readers to understand and query.   Basic Feature of the Hanfu 1.1: Basic Structure Hanfu is cut from 50cm wide cloth and divided into parts: Ling (领, lǐng, collar), Jin(襟, jīn, placket), Ren (衽, rèn, overlapping part), Jin (衿, jīn or jìn), Ju (裾, jū), Xiu (袖, xiù, sleeves), Mei (袂, mèi), Dai (带, dài,…

It's a hot summer day and time to argue whether or not summer is a good time to wear hanfu. As always, the answer I give remains that summer is perfect for wearing hanfu. In this article, we have found some cool hanfu styles for you, I hope it will help you with your summer hanfu dressing inspiration!   Beizi + Airplane sleeves + Pleated skirt Polka dot design and gradient color. Match the green of mint and the yellow of lemon together, and midsummer will become cool.   Song-style airplane sleeves + Xuan skirt The color is fresher and also in line with the popular color of 2021.   Ming-style short Shan + Pleated skirt The color is a vibrant summer model and the material is chiffon, which is not easily wrinkled. The pattern of the skirt is chosen to be checkered + summer plants, which is very suitable whether it is paired with hanfu of the same color, or with fashion.   Polka dot pleated skirt This Polka dot pleated skirt is very fresh, deep, and shallow small Polka dots do not show monotonous, with a round neck short shirt is very cute and daily.   Qixiong Shanqun…

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…

It's the season when everything is reviving and flowers are blooming. Let's welcome the bright spring together with the beautiful Hanfu. Today, I'd like to introduce some girls Hanfu style suitable for spring. Gradation Color Gradient color Hanfu is the first choice! The fusion and transition of various colors are full of mysterious and romantic atmosphere, which is absolutely beautiful. Candy-colored The candy-colored Hanfu is a very young color system, giving people a gentle and clear feeling. Fresh color Spring and summer season must be fresh blue, green, not only visually will show temperament, and will also make people happy! Eye-catching accessories In addition to the beautiful Hanfu, the appropriate accessories are also the necessary small things to wear. Embroidery veil Pure silk Pibo (披帛) Fans

Since ancient times, women's attention to beauty is no less than that of modern people. Ancient Chinese history has a long history, different dynasties, different periods, aesthetic and popular are constantly changing, and these changes are directly reflected in clothing and makeup, eyebrow makeup is a good miniature. The shape and color of a pair of eyebrows have almost become representative of women's facial makeup. Let's enjoy some of the most classic eyebrows in Hanfu makeup today~ "Distant Mountain Eyebrow" Distant mountain eyebrow (远山眉) is a kind of long and thin eyebrow. Eyebrow color looks like the green-black of the distant mountain peak, which is beautiful and cheerful. It originated from Volume II of Xijing miscellany (西京杂记) written by Liu Xin (刘歆), describing the beauty of Zhuo Wenjun (卓文君), a talented woman of the Han Dynasty: the two eyebrows are like a distant mountain, so the "eyebrows are like a distant mountain" is used. "Moth Eyebrow" Moth eyebrow (蛾眉), in the era of the Book of Songs, the slender and curved antennae of a moth are used as a metaphor for a woman's beautiful eyebrows, so the "moth eyebrow" is born. Moth eyebrow may also be the most popular and…

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…

The construction of the body of most hanfu tops and robes is what usually decides what ’type’ of hanfu it is. We’ll go over a few common types of hanfu and what features they have. There are, however, a few rules that pretty much all hanfu tends to follow: First, there’s always a seam down the middle of the back, meaning that the piece of clothing is made up of one piece of fabric on the left and one on the right, stitched together in the center. There’s also never a seam at the shoulder like we have in modern clothing—instead of the front and back being two different pieces of fabric, the front and back are made up of the same piece, just folded over the shoulder. Another thing to note is that while we often refer to tops and robes in hanfu as the two main categories, that isn’t how hanfu is really categorized, just a way for us to talk about the shape of things in English. Instead, we have the //chang2/long versions and //duan3/short versions of clothing, which can be applied to most categories of clothing that we separate by construction—the only difference is length. Short…

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…

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…

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…

The last month has seen a very large number of Hanfu events, as well as the release of very many new Hanfu styles, especially those featured in the fashion runway shows. Hanfu styles that make it to the show are of high quality in terms of fabric, fit, and design. We've selected some of the most stunning styles from the recent shows, let's take a look at the latest Chinese clothing Hanfu style! Tang-style Hezi Qun & Daxiu Shan The hottest item on the show recently has to be the Tang style Hezi Qun (诃子裙, skirt ) in the picture of the beauty in tears. It not only looks full of senior, with gorgeous accessories as if back to the Tang Dynasty. The classic color matching, wear a full texture. Ginkgo Cat Winter Jiayi & Bijia Winter is getting closer and closer, and a nice winter Jiayi (夹衣) is sure to capture your heart in no time. A cute cat rolling around under a ginkgo tree on an autumnal day is a beautiful sight to behold in this autumnal orange Jiayi. The sleeves are adorned with a lovely lace border and the cuffs are decorated with little round pompoms. Whoever…

With the increasing number of Hanfu styles, which ones to choose to make yourself stand out? Hanfu Time has recommended some cute Hanfu styles with cat patterns, so let's get to know some cats from ancient China by the way.   Cat in ancient China Cats, as early as in the Book of Rites, have been recorded. Cats like the little elves that heal the soul, also survive in everyone's daily life all the time with various cute gestures. There are also many different kinds of patterns in cats. In addition to pure yellow, pure black, and pure white fur, there are also cats with different patterns, which is similar to our modern understanding of cat fur. Cats with unadulterated fur and bright eyes are mostly good cats of excellent quality. The pure fur should belong to the long-haired cats, and it is written in the "Xiang Mao Jing" that "all pure colors, regardless of yellow, white and black, are called Si Shi Hao." The left cat in Jin Qing's "Two Cats" of the Song Dynasty is one of the "Si Shi Hao (四时好)". Jin Qing's "Two Cats" The Dragon Li (Chinese Li Hua, 狸花猫) is a kind of Chinese…