The thriving hanfu and its derivative culture are coming back into the public view in a creative, distinct, and diverse way, lending its light and color back to the energetic youth. In this article, follow "THE GREAT SHOKUNIN" and meet Hanfu makeup blogger @Xiao Zhuang (小庄).   Creative Ancient Hanfu Makeup The account @Xiao Zhuang is actually run jointly by two Hanfu enthusiasts, with makeup, appearances, editing and post generally handled by Qing Qing (晴晴), while photography and filming are done by Xiao Zhuang. Qing Qing They have collaborated on over 200 videos, the most popular of which is the series "The Beauty of China's Millennium", which has received nearly 10 million views. In this series, Qing Qing restored the history of the evolution of makeup, hairstyles, accessories, and hanfu clothing of the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties. Before this, we mostly got a glimpse of ancient women's grooming, makeup and lifestyle from ancient TV dramas, but the style was mostly uniform, lacking in creativity and sophistication. On the contrary, in Xiao Zhuang's video, you can fully experience the changes of women's makeup and costume in different dynasties. Taking the Tang Dynasty makeup of this series as an example, the…

When young consumers have fallen in love with hanfu, traditional culture and trendy fashion are on a collision course, setting off a time-traveling craze. As a carrier of traditional culture, hanfu has continued to spread explosively in recent years, gradually moving from a niche hobby to popular recognition, and creating a new consumer market of tens of billions of dollars. The beauty of hanfu: from a niche hobby to popular recognition Dong Yihan, who returned to Shanghai after studying in France, is an automotive engineer by day and a street performer by night. He is good at playing traditional musical instruments such as Di and Xiao, and even if the summer in Shanghai is hot, he insists on wearing a full set of hanfu when performing. The long robe is fluttering, and he wears it from the Seine to the Huangpu River. "Just as I want people to be able to enjoy a piece of ancient traditional music in its entirety, I also want to be able to present such a set of costumes in its entirety, which together form a 'Hanfu Style' as a whole." He said. Broadly speaking, hanfu is a system of traditional Chinese clothing and accessories…

The red pattern on a woman's forehead in ancient times is called "Huadian (花钿)", a special accessory for women's facial makeup. Beautiful make-up has been an indispensable hot topic in women's life since ancient times. Chinese ancient women's make-up of each evolution in the long history will leave endless reverie and wisdom for future generations. Chinese dramas such as "The Longest Day In Chang'an" and "Serenade of Peaceful Joy" in the last two years have caused audiences to explore ancient women's makeup. The stunning red pattern - Huadian, on the forehead of the woman we see most often, also contains countless charming and touching stories.   The Origin of Huadian The red pattern on a woman's forehead in ancient times is called "Huadian (花钿)", a special accessory for women's facial makeup. There is a beautiful legend about the rise of Huadian. According to the legend, Princess Shouyang, daughter of Liu Yu, Emperor Songwu of the Southern Dynasty, was resting outside of the Hall of the Hanzhang one day. The plum tree in front of the palace was a breeze, drifted down a plum blossom, impartial just stick to the princess's forehead, can not be uncovered. Three days later, the plum…

"Adhere to what you love, love what you adhere to." Shu Qiuhong, a 24-year-old girl who started her own business in Ji Nan, then interpreted these words with practical actions. Her hometown is far away in Tongren, Guizhou, and she is the first college student out of the village. She has a deep-rooted love for Chinese traditional costumes because she was nurtured by her grandmother's production of Miao embroidery and Miao silver since she was a child. In order to promote traditional culture and persist in her hobby, Shu resolutely quit her job as a teacher and started a long entrepreneurial journey against the pressure of her family. Today, she has her own hanfu store in Jinan, and through continuous learning of traditional culture, she makes ancient hair ornaments with complicated procedures by hand. "My goal is to make Chinese traditional hair ornaments and costumes loved by more people, and I hope they will go out of the country and into the world."   The store that carries the girl's dream of Hanfu Shu Qiuhong's store was opened in a shopping mall, although it did not look impressive, after the entrance is another scene: a wide range of colors and…

The number of Hanfu festivals and Hanfu events has gradually risen over the past decade or so of Hanfu revival. Not only in China, but also around the world, Hanfu enthusiasts organize hanfu day from time to time. Hanfu events are not only an important channel for more people to learn about hanfu, but also a great way for Hanfu lovers to meet like-minded people and discuss traditional culture together. In this article, we have compiled 5 relatively important hanfu festivals (hanfu day) for you.   Flower Festival (花神节) The Flower Festival, commonly known as the "Flower God Festival", is held on the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar. Wearing hanfu is one of the traditional customs to celebrate the festival.   Chinese Rituals and Music Conference Chinese Rituals and Music Conference (中华礼乐大会) is a traditional Chinese cultural event initiated and hosted by Fujian Hanfu World, which has been held in the beginning of November every year since 2013. The Chinese Rituals and Music Conference is held to inherit and develop Chinese rituals and music civilization and to promote traditional Chinese culture. The number of participants has been increasing over the years, and more than one…

On October 26, 2019, the Chinese national costume exhibition and the 7th China Xitang Hanfu culture week opened in Xitang ancient town, Zhejiang Province. "Spring and autumn water, Tang and song towns, Ming and Qing architecture, modern people." Here, everyone is dressed in Hanfu and treated with courtesy. As time goes by, the Hanfu culture week has been held seven times in Xitang. Compared with the previous years, the 7th Xitang Hanfu culture week received more support and praise from traditional culture lovers, and the number of activities reached a new record. With the sound of drums, the horses are marching together. It opened the curtain of the 7th Xitang Hanfu culture week and led the most anticipated Dynasty Carnival to us. The handsome and powerful pacesetters are the vanguard elites of this carnival. They are mighty and majestic. Next to it, there is a uniform horse team, full of energy and momentum, which brings people's thoughts back to the historical era in an instant. The carnival is divided into seven parts: "Han, Jin, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing", which highly extracts the cultural and spiritual images of each dynasty. You will see the square array with magnificent momentum…

Hanfu, Chinese clothes, we can also see more and more young people wearing Hanfu in our daily life. The significance of Hanfu lies in the combination of tradition and modernity, the combination of classics and popularity, the combination of rationality and the world, and the embracing of diversified aesthetics. As we all know, ancient society has strict social hierarchy and rules, and one of the important points used to distinguish class superiority and inferiority from the nature of occasions is clothing. From texture to style, from color and pattern patterns, there are strict differentiation limits. We must never put the cart before the horse. So in ancient China, what are the styles of Hanfu in different occasions? 1. Sacrificial Costume The sacrificial costume is the dress worn in sacrifice, which is the most solemn dress among all kinds of crown clothes. The following picture shows the sacrificial clothes of the Ming Dynasty. 2. Court Dress According to many ancient books, sacrificial and court clothes are often used. Although it can be used for sacrifice instead of sacrificial service, its main use is still in the court meeting. It is the clothes of ancient monarchs, ministers, and officials. 3. Official Uniform…

From November 22, 2003, Mr. Wang Letian, a private citizen, wear the traditional costume of the Han nation and walk on the street. Wang Letian's action has been widely spread and has received a lot of support and response, and has set off a wave of the Hanfu movement in the country. In addition to the widespread of Hanfu enthusiasts, the Hanfu movement is also helped by Hanfu merchants. Today, we will tell you the story of Hanfu merchants "Chonghui Han Tang (重回汉唐, Back to Han Tang)" and see how they have developed from opening the first Hanfu store to becoming the Hanfu head business in China. The history of the development of the offline stores of Chonghui Han Tang can almost be seen from the changes in the Chinese Hanfu industry. 2006, the first offline store of Chonghui Han Tang was opened in Wenshufang, a commercial street in Chengdu, with less than 20 pieces of Hanfu hanging in a 30 square meter storefront. Over the past ten years, Chonghui Han Tang has opened more than 30 directly-managed stores and more than 100 agency stores, covering almost every provincial capital city in China. The store in Wenshufang, because of its…

On November 17 local time, the first French Hanfu festival was held in Paris. The event was hosted by China general nuclear power group and hosted by Développement France-Chine and Vision Chine. The Hanfu festival began with a lively lion dance, followed by more than 20 tall and beautiful French models dressed in Chinese clothes. Models have displayed more than 100 sets of Chinese traditional clothing, mainly Chinese traditional Hanfu, as well as the distinctive clothing of different times in China. On the day of the activity, a 15-minute walk show will be held every other hour. Through four shows, many audiences enjoyed traditional Chinese clothing such as Hanfu, Tangzhuang (唐装), Qipao (旗袍), etc. The host explains the history and characteristics of various costumes on the spot. Many audiences not only feel the inheritance and innovation of Chinese clothing culture and exquisite handicraft but also really appreciate the splendid culture with a long history of China. During the activity, workshops such as Chinese paper-cut, calligraphy, rope art, the pattern of the make-up (脸谱) and photography were also set up, which were favored by many people, especially teenagers. The atmosphere of the Hanfu experience area is more active. French people put…

Beizi is a kind of Hanfu, which began in Sui Dynasty and was popular in song and Ming Dynasties. Most of Beizi are straight collar, the sides are not sewn from the armpits. They are usually worn over other clothes. Although the Song Dynasty established a unified dynasty, it was different from the Tang Dynasty in terms of comprehensive national strength and military strength. In the face of the huge military pressure, the government of the Song Dynasty was unable to resist. Instead, they just gave in and gave up their territory in exchange for peace. At the same time, they took the feudal thought to control the people and imprison people’s thought. This historical background and social trend of thought directly affected people’s attitude towards life and aesthetic taste. The overall artistic style of Song Dynasty emphasized the restraint of individual personality and desire, with a strong color of abstinence. The fashion of paying attention to moral cultivation greatly affected the dress. Therefore, the dress of Song Dynasty returned to the traditional and simple style, revealing the beauty of modesty and elegance. Style In Song Dynasty, Beizi’s collars were divided into three types, namely, straight collar, oblique collar and…

From the beginning of the hanfu revival to today, regardless of the general acceptance of hanfu, there are always some hanfu lovers who wear hanfu to some events and occasionally encounter the question asked by others: Are you going to attend a Peking Opera performance or the recording of the show? Of course, such embarrassing situations may be rarer nowadays, but most people still confuse traditional Chinese opera costumes with the hanfu. The costumes used in Beijing opera are also categorized with traditional Chinese opera costumes, which are different from the Chinese hanfu costume. It is because some of the opera costumes are inspired by hanfu and naturally there are similarities in some parts, but what are the specific differences between the two? Let's follow the Hanfu Shidai (汉服世代) and find out.   Chinese Opera costume vs Hanfu Hanfu - the full name of the Han traditional costume system - is divided into two historical stages: ancient and modern. The ancient hanfu originated from the creation of the Yellow Emperor's garments and vanished at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty under the policy of "Tifa Yifu", which was a self-contained cultural system. The modern hanfu is a traditional national dress…

The elegance of the Han and Jin dynasties, the grace of the Tang dynasty, the refinement of the Song dynasty, and the magnificence of the Ming and Qing dynasties – throughout China’s five thousand years of history, each era has its unique charm in beauty and fashion. This article will take you on a journey through various dynasties, allowing you to appreciate the distinctive allure of ancient Chinese women’s hairstyles. The Han Dynasty and Wei-Jin Period During the Han Dynasty, the elegant and dignified hair bun showcased the noble and graceful temperament of women. Hairstyles of this period emphasized smooth and harmonious lines, with meticulous attention to detail, presenting a refined and classical charm. In the Wei-Jin Period, women’s hairstyles embraced a sense of simplicity and freshness. The hair buns became more straightforward, emphasizing natural charm, often adorned with headbands or hairpins to highlight a playful and lovely aspect. During this time, hairstyles focused on comfort and naturalness, reflecting the openness and diversity of Wei-Jin culture. The Southern and Northern Dynasties and Sui Dynasty During the period of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, China experienced political divisions and turmoil, leading to the blending of diverse regional cultures, which also influenced…

Speaking of Hanfu, the first thing we think of is the complicated and gorgeous clothes, which are usually used in traditional festivals or performance photography, and are not suitable for daily wear. Then, if the combination of traditional Hanfu and modern elements, what kind of style will it create? Today we would like to share with you some fashionable modern Hanfu. Click the picture for modre details The material of this fashionable modern Hanfu is light and transparent, with stripe printing and silver silk on it, and the collar will be a little hard. The spinning skirt is double-layer. The inner material is Tencel chiffon, which is comfortable to touch. The outer material has different sizes of wave dots for decoration. The overall skirt has a sense of hierarchy, but the double-layer skirt may be hot. Click the picture for modre details This kind of gentle and elegant modern Hanfu, the short shirt is the kind of thin and transparent material, so you must wear it with a sling inside. The red background of the short shirt palace wall is dotted with peony printing. The skirt is embroidered with flowers and butterflies, which are fresh and flexible. The lace of…

Discover the allure of Hanfu dresses and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Han Chinese community. These exquisite garments have captivated fashion enthusiasts worldwide with their timeless elegance and intricate craftsmanship. From traditional ceremonies to everyday wear, Hanfu dresses are the perfect attire for every occasion, symbolizing tradition, grace, and cultural pride. Sacrificial Ceremonies: Honor Your Ancestors in Style Pay homage to your ancestors and participate in solemn sacrificial ceremonies with the grace and beauty of Hanfu dresses. These garments are steeped in tradition, featuring graceful lines and intricate details that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Han Chinese. By wearing Hanfu dresses, you can embody the spirit of ancestral worship and showcase your respect for cultural traditions. Official Ceremonies: Make a Statement with Cultural Pride Make a lasting impression at official ceremonies, state events, or public celebrations with the sophistication of Hanfu dresses. The graceful silhouettes and exquisite embroidery of these dresses exude elegance and cultural pride. Whether it’s a state ceremony or a significant public gathering, Hanfu dresses allow you to stand out while honoring the importance of the occasion. Fashion Hanfu Traditional Chinese Robe Black Daopao Female Male Weddings: Embrace Tradition on Your…

Chinese ancient clothing culture has a long history, which has left a precious heritage for the world. Han clothing was shaped in the Zhou Dynasty and inherited in the Qin Dynasty. Hanfu, with a long cultural history in China, is worthy of the quintessence of the country. Hanfu is not only a kind of life aesthetics but also the continuation of the lifestyle of countless Chinese people. Primitive Society Period The costumes of primitive society showed obvious cultural characteristics of worshipping heaven and earth and formed a more typical clothing style of cross collar, right lapel, lace-up, upper garment, and lower garment. Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties The clothing of Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties has the distinct characteristics of the combination of practicality and aesthetics and also has distinct characteristics of hierarchy. It has made detailed provisions on the crown dress system of nobles and common people, and the rulers show their dignity by strict grade clothing. Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period During the spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States period, each state had its own affairs and different cultural customs, which led to different regional and national costumes with their own characteristics. Moreover,…

"What should I wear tomorrow", it's like an epic puzzle, just like people asking you "what to eat at noon every day". According to a survey, in fact, many people want to try to wear Hanfu to work. Even if they are new to Hanfu, they also want to try more Hanfu styles on different occasions, but traditional Hanfu is too eye-catching and time-consuming. What should we do? Hanfu Time have prepared #How to wear Hanfu on weekdays# for you, made a plan for you to wear Hanfu on weekdays. Monday Monday must be a nightmare for many people. On this day, you need some stylish clothes to decorate your neat and generous office style. Focus on simple collocation, black and white sense of conciseness, and win in detail. Wear Examples: ▲ Black series, gold embroidery on neckline and skirt bottom, interpreting a different atmosphere. ▲Stripe is a common decoration, classic color matching. ▲Simple men's style, it can be matched with black fashion high neck or round neck. ▲Han element top, relatively formal, traditional pattern belt can be used as detail decoration. Tuesday Continuing the style of Monday, the style in Tuesday's dress can be slightly gentle, mainly comfortable and fashionable,…

Can foreigners wear Hanfu? Which dynasty's Hanfu style is more suitable for non-Chinese people, Tang, Song, or Ming? Wearing Chinese hanfu costumes, tasting traditional Chinese food, and learning traditional handicrafts, three young ladies from different countries immersive experienced Chinese culture, in the recently released Chinese traditional culture creative short film "They Are All From China" by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, China.   Traditional Chinese Hanfu Costume Hanfu is the traditional national costume of the Han people and has a history of over 3,700 years, with different costumes and makeup for different dynasties. In this video, Ms. Ting Yue, the Chinese costume enthusiast and promoter, leads three foreign friends in a special Chinese cultural experience. They put on different dynasties Hanfu to achieve a "gorgeous transformation".   Tang Dynasty Hanfu The Tang Dynasty saw an unprecedented flourishing atmosphere of feudal society, with advanced society, cultural prosperity, advanced silk weaving techniques, and a nationwide tea drinking culture, making it a dynasty in which China exported a great deal of culture, art and technology to surrounding countries. At this time, clothing styles, colors, patterns, and so on, all presented a new situation, the gorgeous crowns and clothing are unparalleled.…

China is a land of breathtaking natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant artistic traditions. Among the many facets of Chinese art and culture, the use of color stands out as a particularly distinctive and enduring feature. From the bold reds and golds of imperial palaces to the serene blues and greens of ancient landscapes, traditional Chinese colors evoke a sense of harmony, balance, and aesthetic refinement that has captivated people for centuries. We will explore the history, symbolism, and beauty of the most iconic colors together with the authors of books on traditional Chinese colors, Guo Hao. Whether you are an art lover, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates beauty, the world of traditional Chinese colors is sure to enchant and inspire you. Guo Hao   Reclaiming Traditional Chinese Colors Guo Hao, a researcher of Chinese traditional colors, has spent five years scavenging for remnants of traditional colors from tens of thousands of ancient books and cultural relics. Due to cultural discontinuity, traditional Chinese colors are scattered in a large number of ancient books, and the whole process of recovery is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Guo Hao went through nearly 400 kinds of canonical…

As an integrated cultural system, Hanfu can contain totally different expressions at the same time. The ancient traditional Hanfu is a way of expression, and the daily Hanfu with modern style is also a way of expression. We should treat the traditional and modern Hanfu with an inclusive attitude. Now let’s take a look at the differences between traditional and modern Hanfu? The traditional dress of Han Dynasty is elegant, like a cloud of immortals. Modern Hanfu pays more attention to the beauty in details. After all, the pursuit of “beauty” may be one of the reasons why young people like Hanfu. Therefore, the current Hanfu is not limited to restoration, but focuses more on the beauty and convenience. Traditional Hanfu Modern Hanfu Neckline: Traditional Hanfu: in the Ming Dynasty, because of the cold weather at that time, the cross collar design of the jacket was very high, almost covering the whole neck. Modern Hanfu: but the jacket and collar of the current Hanfu are very shallow, more beautiful, and more modern. Modern Hanfu Color: Traditional Hanfu: due to the limited colors in ancient Han Dynasty, the most common colors in ancient Hanfu are cinnabar, indigo, azure and other common…

With the revival of traditional culture, traditional Chinese outfits, Hanfu, is also more and more popular. However, there are still many readers who have some confusion about the structure of Hanfu. This article will introduce you to a complete set of structural details of Hanfu. "Hanfu", in general, refers to the traditional costumes of the Han nationality. It does not just refer to the clothing of the Han Dynasty. The traditional costume of the Han nationality can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty. After the development of the Qin Dynasty, it gradually reached maturity in the Han Dynasty. Hanfu contains a complete set of clothing systems, including headwear, clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. 1. Hanfu Headwear (Shoufu, 首服) Shoufu is the headwear, which is an important part of traditional Chinese outfits. We know that the traditional Han people, both men, and women, should have their hair tied. When men and women grow up, they will wind their hair into a bun and put it on their head, and fix it with a hairpin. The main headdress is Mao (hat, 帽), Jin (scarf, 巾), etc. The headwear of adult men is often Guan (crown, 冠) Bian (弁), Futou (幞头), etc. Of…