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,…

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…

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…

As Chinese traditional dress continues to be promoted and popularized, more and more boys are also getting into Chinese clothing. So, what should men pay attention to when starting out with Chinese clothing? And how to avoid mistakes and buy the favorite Chinese traditional dress for man? Let's talk about that with you today! How to Choose the First Chinese Traditional Dress for Man? The man's first Chinese dress should be a set that is more daily, easy to match, unobtrusive and able to be worn with different occasions, don't choose a Chinese dress with wide sleeves, which is not friendly to beginners of Chinese costume. The colors can refer to your usual habit of buying clothes. Generally speaking, the color of men's clothes should not be too bright and gorgeous, navy blue, gray, and dark green are all good choices. If the skin tone is darker, try to choose dark clothes, clothes should not be too much color and not too much pattern. Also, try to avoid classic studio red and black color, and do not buy Chinese clothing in gold color. For white styles of Hanfu, you should also buy with caution. Although many people think that white…

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…

On the fashion stage, age has never been a factor that limits beauty. For women in their fifties and sixties, how to show a young and energetic image is an important topic. In recent years, the Chinese-style modified cheongsam has become a darling of the fashion industry. It not only has a strong cultural heritage but also allows middle-aged women to show a unique charm. Today, we will take He Saifei's dressing as an example to introduce the selection and matching skills of cheongsam for everyone, helping women in their fifties and sixties get rid of the feeling of auntie and show a different fashion side. First, why is the cheongsam suitable for women in their fifties and sixties? Chinese embroidery, highlighting the cultural heritage. The cheongsam with Chinese style is known for its exquisite embroidery craftsmanship. These embroidery not only reflects the craftsmanship spirit, but also allows the wearer to visually feel the quality of the clothes. A well-made Chinese cheongsam, even if the style is not fancy enough, can also show a sense of high-end with its unique cultural heritage. Long skirt design, covering the disadvantages of the figure. Formal cheongsam is usually in the long skirt style,…

With the gradual development of hanfu in the current society, there are already many hanfu lovers who have started to integrate it into their lives. Not only is it very everyday, but it is also fashionable and atmospheric. So how to wear such a modern hanfu for everyday wear? Let's take a look at it together.   Style 1 Song Hanfu: Long shirt + Pleated skirt Needless to say, Song-style hanfu has always been synonymous with everyday because its shape and style are particularly like modern fashion, and the length and width of the sleeves are also very suitable. It's more with a touch of literary sense, very suitable for summertime. [Song hanfu dressing analysis] The outermost layer of this hanfu set is a lapel long shirt imitation of Chang Gan Si excavated artifacts style, which has short sleeves, perfect for summer, and the whole is very loose and elegant. The innermost layer is the song Moxiong, and the following is a pleated skirt. The overall color of the dress uses a combination of dark blue and black and red, quite a classical sense. This style of hanfu is perfect for girls who usually have a more literary temperament, but…

Hanfu & Traditional Chinese Dress for Kids Hanfu is becoming more and more popular among young people, and traditional clothing has also attracted more attention. And children have always been cute pronouns, but what kind of surprises will there be for children to wear traditional Chinese clothes. This issue brings traditional Chinese dress for kids, so that they can also wear Chinese clothes and feel the power of traditional culture together. What kind of clothes did children wear in ancient China? It is generally believed that children in the history of China do not have their own clothes, and children have been wearing a reduced version of adult clothes, but in fact, but it's not all that. Ancient Chinese Dress for Kids Qiangbao (襁褓, swaddling) The clothing of newborn babies is more common: Qiangbao. Qiangbao was widely used in ancient China from the court down to the people. According to the literature, Qiangbao as an ancient child care product has been widely used as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The term "Qiangbao" was later used to refer to babies under the age of one year. Doudu (兜肚) Doudu, with naked back when wearing, has the function of heat…

What kind of shoes do you usually choose to match your Hanfu? Perhaps in winter, there are more options than embroidered shoes that can also add a matching style to your Hanfu. For example, boots or leather shoes. Hanfu Shidai gives us some advice on how to match boots for Hanfu in winter. 01 -  Hanfu with Boots - Fashion from Ancient Times The reason everyone is suitable for embroidered shoes is that they are flat designs, as the flat structure can be a good visual solution, unless you wear a pair of shoes with colors that really don't match the outfit. But with boots, there are more things to consider, so the boots that have appeared since ancient times can be said to be a design that breaks the traditional plane. Leather boots from over 3,000 years ago In terms of the genesis of boots in ancient China, they basically started with the nomads in northern China in ancient times, because of the wear and tear of the grass and stirrups on the shoes, so they needed to have boots with thicker heels and higher uppers to cope with the demands. During the Wei and Jin dynasties, boots were…

In the rich tapestry of Chinese history, traditional clothing is not just a matter of fabric and fashion; it's a vivid reflection of cultural values, social hierarchy, and artistic expression. Among these historical garments, the Hanfu Warring States Robe stands out as a symbol of elegance and a repository of stories from a time when China was divided yet culturally vibrant. This article delves into the mesmerizing world of the Hanfu Warring States Robe, a garment that encapsulates the essence of an era marked by turmoil, sophistication, and enduring legacies. In this journey through time, we will explore the origins and evolution of the Warring States Robe, its significance in the broader context of Hanfu and Chinese history, and how this ancient garment continues to influence modern fashion and cultural identity. Join us as we trace the golden threads of history, discovering the timeless elegance and profound symbolism embodied in the Warring States Robe.   What is Warring States robe? The Warring States robe, literally speaking, refers to the robes and garments from the late Eastern Zhou Dynasty and the Warring States period. The main reference for the current Warring States robe on the market is the cultural relics from…

For many of us, spring is finally here! Spring means new beginnings, fresh starts, new growth. It’s the perfect time to start looking for new jobs, new opportunities, or even new relationships. If you’re ready to make a fresh start with a spring hanfu look, then take a look at these 12 floral patterns that are guaranteed to get you noticed this spring. You’ll be sure to stand out in a crowd! In Chinese tradition, there is a representative flower for each month. Turning the beautiful floral into embroidered or printed patterns on the spring hanfu attire not only makes the hanfu more colorful, but the best expression of the beautiful symbolism of these flowers.   January - Plum Blossom Look 1 Inner: Hezi Qun Set (诃子裙)Outer: Daxiu Shan (大袖衫)Dynasty: Tang Look 2 Inner: standing collar slash lapel Changshan (立领斜襟长衫)Outer: Bijia (比甲)Skirt: Mamian Qun (马面裙)Dynasty: Ming   February - Apricot Blossom Look 3 Inner: Qiyao Shanqun set (齐腰衫裙)Outer: lapel Changshan (对襟长衫) + Xiapei (霞帔)Dynasty: Song Look 4 Inner: standing collar wide sleeve Changshan (立领广袖长衫)Outer: Yunjian (云肩)Skirt: Mamian QunDynasty: Ming   March - Peach Blossom Look 5 Inner: Qiyao Shanqun setOuter: Daxiu Shan + XiapeiDynasty: Song Look 6 Inner: standing collar…

  Vocabulary Velvet Flower - 绒花 (rónghuā) - a realistically made flower made artificially from silk threads and copper wire. Palace Flower - 宫花 (gōng huā) - another way to call ronghua with the rise in popularities of ronghua to females in the palace. Untwisted Silks - 无捻蚕丝 (wú niǎn cánsī) - when it comes to silk threads, depending on the type and material of the threads, one single thread can be made up of thinner threads twisted together. Untwisted silk thread means there are no smaller twisted threads. You can directly skip to the brushing steps in ronghua making process. Hunan Embroidery Thread - 湘绣线 (xiāngxiù xiàn) - another type of thread used in ronghua making. Suzhou Embroidery Thread - 苏绣线 (sūxiù xiàn) - another type of thread used in ronghua making.   History 绒花, rónghuā, an artificial handcraft head accessories made from materials such as silks and coppers. It existed since the Qin Dynasty. There are many known “brands” of ronghuas, such as Nanjing Ronghua. In the Tang era, Wu Zetian listed Nanjing Ronghua as a royal tribute to the Yangzhou area becoming a luxury only princes and princesses can use. Eventually, Nanjing Ronghua became something that represents Nanjing but also…

Recently, Dragon Television announced that China's first documentary to briefly describe the creation story of China and Chinese civilization with national archaeological discoveries, "He Yi Zhong Guo (何以中国)", will officially meet with the audience in the near future. The program team spent more than 400 days and nights photographing more than 40,000 kilometers, which is equivalent to more than one week around the equator, and photographing more than 230 archaeological sites, archaeological workstations, museums, and other sites across the country. In the "He Yi Zhong Guo" Special Program: Talk About Archaeological History, the program team invited the Chinese Hanfu restoration team  (中国装束复原小组). In the program, they took the audience on a tour of "fashionable clothing" from the Spring and Autumn period to the Three Kingdoms period through a hanfu show. The first is the long dress from the late Spring and Autumn periods to the early and mid-Warring States Period. It is characterized by the hollowing out behind the long dress, revealing the long skirt dragging on the ground. Red is the right color, which is suitable for the attendance of some important occasions. The hairstyle is a chic and delicate combed bun, showing the slender neck behind the head.…

The hot summer season does not only represent dullness and bondage, but also softness, ease, breathability and silhouette opening. Besides the hanfu style, there is still a wide range of fabrics to choose from. Han Time's essential guide will start with fabrics and bring you hanfu style suitable for summer wear.   Ramie | Ancient Cloth for Summer Hanfu The ramie is harvested three times a year, and at the time of the Grain in Ear (芒种), the farmers peel off the ramie skin from the pole, which is so coarse that it will break the hands if not careful. But it and Ge Man are the oldest fibers used as the raw material for making clothes. In Chinese, there is a character "Ji (绩)", which refers to the action of spinning hemp fibers into threads, and the process of making hemp threads is called "Ji Sha (绩纱)", which is mostly done by women and elderly people, and then sold to weaving workshops to be made into cloth before it is ready for clothing. Because ramie has a good gap, it has excellent breathability, and the solid color fabric reflects simplicity. If added with the printed and dyed flower color,…

Hanfu & Traditional Chinese Dress for Kids Hanfu is becoming more and more popular among young people, and traditional clothing has also attracted more attention. And children have always been cute pronouns, but what kind of surprises will there be for children to wear traditional Chinese clothes. This issue brings traditional Chinese dress for kids, so that they can also wear Chinese clothes and feel the power of traditional culture together. What kind of clothes did children wear in ancient China? It is generally believed that children in the history of China do not have their own clothes, and children have been wearing a reduced version of adult clothes, but in fact, but it's not all that. Ancient Chinese Dress for Kids Qiangbao (襁褓, swaddling) The clothing of newborn babies is more common: Qiangbao. Qiangbao was widely used in ancient China from the court down to the people. According to the literature, Qiangbao as an ancient child care product has been widely used as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The term "Qiangbao" was later used to refer to babies under the age of one year. Doudu (兜肚) Doudu, with naked back when wearing, has the function of heat…

This year, Tang Dynasty Hanfu has quietly become popular. In addition to the familiar Qixiong Hanfu, there are more and more styles of Tang Beizi (背子). Playful and lovely, the style is versatile, soft and cute, fresh and flashy ...... all kinds of styles can be found in the Tang style Hanfu. Today for you to select 8 Tang Dynasty women's Hanfu, if you also like Tang style Hanfu, don't miss it.   Elegant white and cuffs pink and blue two-color splicing design, elegant between adding the sweetness of girls. The body of the top uses the group flower print and embellished peony embroidery at the chest, a noble atmosphere without losing the spirit. The skirt with lilies and letterhead combined with lace check print design, showing the spring romance.   Wearing a lovely Tang Beizi, just like a small princess of the Tang Dynasty. The hem of the Beizi adds pearl design, with a more lovely style, bow style pin buckle, add a spirited novelty to the clothing. The outer layer of tulle silver silk strung with gold beads under the skirt, a sense of girlhood. With a cute little bag, let's go for a spring trip.   The…

Everyone has a martial arts dream in their heart, especially when watching Chinese historical dramas, many people even want to take the place of the main characters in the dramas to go into the world. If you still love martial arts to this day, you can try these martial arts style Hanfu suits (Wuxia clothing), which are very handsome, let them satisfy your martial arts dreams.   The first set consists of a straight collar and lapel jacket with a graduated color pleated skirt, the outermost layer of which can be added to the Hewei (合围). The embroidery is derived from bamboo leaves, garden window frames, and the leather cuffs with buttons emphasize the feminine capable, and easily master the martial arts temperament.   The second set belongs to the Hanfu-inspired clothing, which can be called Wei Jin style, is composed of a large-sleeved shirt with a cross-collar lining, the overall presentation is an elegant style, often seen in martial arts film and dramas such dress. Light green color scheme, no complicated embroidery, wearing such an outfit, gently leaning on the bow, away from worldly strife, converge into a quiet painting.   The third set is a Ming-style round neck robe,…

Summer is here, want to keep cool all summer long? The "cool" summer hanfu is here to save you. You can refer to these hanfu and inspired hanfu styles that will make you stand out and still keep you fresh.   The first set is a light green Song style hanfu, as if it is a summer lake, clear and cool. The Song Chang Shan (长衫), the placket with jade Ruyi and flower embroidery, pleated skirt head embroidery exquisite full. Jade Ruyi and floral prints embellish the whole hanfu, as if the flowers fell on the lake and caused ripples.   The chilled sparkling water, refreshing summer taste. Plain elegant quiet blue and white wear, simple white Duijin Shan (对襟衫), showing the thin effect is very good. Sweet little daisy in the improved Qixiong dress, dress-type design, lining the slender figure. That beautiful girl, smile charming and unforgettable.   The third set is a black and purple gradient Ming-style He Ling Dui Jin Shan (合领对襟衫), printed with star, cherry blossom, and wisteria print, adding a sense of mystery. With a light purple short pleated skirt, it is suitable for daily wear and does not require a high figure. Soft skin-friendly…