Cinnabar

The tradition of red makeup can be traced back to the earliest days of civilization, where cheeks were painted with cinnabar and other substances in a rather rough manner, which later gradually became more delicate. In the Qin Dynasty, palace ladies wore red makeup and green eyebrows, a beautiful style for the ladies of the court. In "The Song of Ming Jun" by Emperor Wu of Liang during the Southern Dynasties, it is written: "Who can bear to look into the mirror, holding it to reflect the red makeup." This refers to Wang Zhaojun wearing red makeup. Since then, red makeup has almost become synonymous with young women in poetry. In a poem by Prince Xianwen of the Liang Dynasty praising a beauty's makeup, it says: "Shy and reluctant to come out, she still says her makeup is incomplete. Green eyebrows broaden, rouge spreads across her face." In "Watching Lanterns" by Zhang Xiao Yuan of the Tang Dynasty, he wrote: "In ten thousand households, the light of candles shines; every door opens to reveal red makeup." Young ladies would not forget to apply red makeup even when watching lanterns on the Lantern Festival. In "Parting Thoughts" by Yuan Zhen, it…

The cinnabar color is the most representative of Chinese charm, and the blonde lady holds a traditional Chinese round fan that uses cinnabar color, paired with the ancient noble golden color. It is elegant and classical, exuding an oriental style! It is beautiful and full of fairy-like qualities! In ancient times, gold represented power and status; the lower part of the fan handle is inlaid with a golden phoenix spreading its wings, adding to its noble aura. The moment she covers her face with the fan, it instantly brings out the allure and grace of a woman. The most popular game was the riddle guessing competition to win hand-painted fans. Prior to this, the Yiban Development Center had initiated a hand-painted fan activity among all students at the school. After voting by the entire school, six winners were selected for first, second, and third prizes. The painted fans included elements of traditional Mid-Autumn Festival culture such as mooncakes, hanfu, the moon, lanterns, rabbits, osmanthus trees, pomegranates, and reunion. Riddles were hung on the fan handles, and those who guessed correctly could win the fan. On-site speakers were also set up for the little brothers and sisters to showcase their singing…

Hanfu is a traditional Chinese national costume. The overall style is solemn, atmospheric, elegant, and flexible, which fully reflects the Han nationality’s soft and quiet, elegant and detached, and calm national character. Lolita style clothing, rising in Japan, has formed a clothing style. Mainly from the Victorian period of European women’s wear, mixed with Gothic, punk, and other elements. These elements include lace, lace, fluffy skirts, bows, ribbons, etc. When two completely different styles of clothing culture merge in different ways, what kind of sparks will collide? Let’s take a look at the collision between Chinese Hanfu and Lolita style clothing, what kind of wearing style is derived? 1. Integration of clothing elements Lolita’s Chinese style is one of Lolita’s innovative styles influenced by Chinese traditional clothing culture. For example, a Chinese style pattern is printed on Lolita’s skirt. Or we can print Lolita style prints on Chinese traditional costumes, Hanfu and Qipao. Does this kind of innovation make your eyes shine? Traditional Hanfu has never stopped innovating. Now many Hanfu has tried lace, chiffon, and other fabrics of non-traditional fabrics.For example, the traditional Hanfu with lace cloud shoulder is a very Lolita style. Or make a slight change in…