Gracefulness

Hanfu with ancient style: tracing the beauty of a thousand years.  Hanfu, as one of the traditional Chinese costumes, carries a thousand years of history and culture along with its elegant appearance. As a fan of Hanfu, I am deeply attracted by the gracefulness of ancient-style Hanfu. In this article, I will unveil the mysterious veil of ancient-style Hanfu for everyone, as well as the historical and cultural significance it embodies.    Firstly, let's learn about the origin of ancient-style Hanfu together. Ancient-style Hanfu originates from the clothing culture of the Han nationality in ancient times and has been passed down until the Qing Dynasty. It is based on traditional Han clothing and has undergone a long historical evolution, developing unique styles during prosperous periods such as the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties. As the most widely spread ancient costume, Hanfu has won the pursuit and love of countless people with its beautiful and extraordinary characteristics.    Secondly, let me introduce you to the characteristics of ancient-style Hanfu. The characteristic of ancient-style Hanfu is its beauty and delicacy. Exquisite patterns, finely crafted details, and various types of skirts and robes make people wearing ancient-style Hanfu feel like they have traveled…

Golden clothes and jade-like figures, eyes like autumn water and hair like clouds. At Wuhan Garden Expo, a group of tourists dressed in Hanfu with graceful manners attracted passersby's attention and praise. Some even mistook it for a large-scale historical costume drama filming site. However, they were unaware that these women were actually workers from a construction company, often referred to as 'tough girls', who can endure the harsh conditions on construction sites, be it hot summer or cold winter. When these 'tough girls' transformed into 'goddesses' with delicate makeup and elegant Hanfu, everyone was amazed by their beauty. To make Hanfu, we first need to prepare materials: fabrics you like, scissors, needles and threads, tape measure, and some beautiful beads. Then use the tape measure to take your measurements, set the size, and then cut the fabric. According to the style of the ancient costume you want to make, cut the fabric accordingly. Common Hanfu styles include high-waist and low-waist designs, as well as quju, ruqun, Zhu Xi's deep clothing, etc. You can choose your favorite style online and design an ancient costume you like. Mentioning the twelve zodiac signs and Hanfu, everyone knows that some zodiac signs are…

The ancient simplicity of Qin, the elegance of Han, the splendor of Tang, the gracefulness of Song, and the dignity of Ming, every pattern and design of Han clothing is engraved with the mark of China's history. With the help of professional research, this article will share some basic knowledge of Hanfu clothing, inviting everyone to appreciate the stunning attire of Chinese ancestors.   01 Hanfu Clothing: A Comprehensive Dressing System Hanfu clothing has undergone thousands of years of evolution. It originated as an important manifestation of social ranking, etiquette, and lifestyle, while also reflecting the characteristics of different times through displaying the state of textile technology, aesthetic consciousness, and daily customs. After thousands of years of cultural accumulation, Hanfu clothing has become an important cultural symbol. It is not entirely accurate to call Hanfu the traditional attire of the Han people. Based on today's concept, Hanfu clothing should be considered the traditional attire of the Chinese nation as a whole. The Han ethnicity is inclusive, throughout the changing dynasties, Han clothing continuously absorbed foreign styles and underwent multiple periods of integration among various ethnic groups to develop rich styles and unique aesthetics. Therefore, Hanfu clothing is not merely the…

When it comes to the gracefulness and elegance of hanfu, the sleeves must take at least half of the credit for the gesture. I believe the deepest impression of Chinese hanfu costumes is that they have wide sleeves. In fact, types of hanfu sleeves are not only wide sleeves, but they also vary in width, length, and posture, so I wonder which "sleeve posture" is most to your liking?     Large sleeve Large sleeves (大袖), also known as the wide sleeve, or what we commonly call the "wide sleeve", is known for its wide sleeve width, with the width of the cuff even approaching the sleeve length. It is the most classic sleeve shape of Hanfu, and also the most "fairy" one. Robe (length 135 cm, waist width 65 cm, through-arm length 249 cm, sleeve width 72 cm.) The pose of "wide clothes and large sleeves" is the most common in hanfu dresses. Because it is inconvenient to work, it is mostly reserved for the upper class and is often a symbol of etiquette. However, due to changes in the system, status, wearing occasions, socio-economic culture, and other factors, the same large sleeves have different forms. Among the Ming…

When it comes to the gracefulness and elegance of hanfu, the sleeves must take at least half of the credit for the gesture. I believe the deepest impression of Chinese hanfu costumes is that they have wide sleeves. In fact, types of hanfu sleeves are not only wide sleeves, but they also vary in width, length, and posture, so I wonder which "sleeve posture" is most to your liking?     Large sleeve Large sleeves (大袖), also known as the wide sleeve, or what we commonly call the "wide sleeve", is known for its wide sleeve width, with the width of the cuff even approaching the sleeve length. It is the most classic sleeve shape of Hanfu, and also the most "fairy" one. Robe (length 135 cm, waist width 65 cm, through-arm length 249 cm, sleeve width 72 cm.) The pose of "wide clothes and large sleeves" is the most common in hanfu dresses. Because it is inconvenient to work, it is mostly reserved for the upper class and is often a symbol of etiquette. However, due to changes in the system, status, wearing occasions, socio-economic culture, and other factors, the same large sleeves have different forms. Among the Ming…

Ancient paintings are one of the most important ways to explore the ancient traditional Hanfu, and the Hanfu styles in some classic famous paintings are even more popular among Hanfu enthusiasts. The charm of the Wei and Jin dynasties, the gracefulness of the Tang Dynasty, the elegance of the Song Dynasty, just flow into reality from ancient paintings. Today, take a look at those restored Hanfu costumes from ancient paintings!   Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk (Dao Lian Tu, 捣练圖) shows women at work pounding, weaving, ironing and sewing, and is an important custom painting of the Tang Dynasty. The women in the painting are voluptuous and dressed in various colors of Qixiong dresses, if looking closely, you can see that the fabric is decorated with colorful patterns, mainly with Tuan Hua (团花). At present, there are some restored Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk hanfu, which can be said to be very nicely restored in color and pattern, fresh, natural and antique style.   A Palace Concert A Palace Concert (Tang Ren Gong Le Tu, 唐人宫乐图) depicts the life of court lady at a banquet during the late Tang Dynasty. Around the…

Ancient paintings are one of the most important ways to explore the ancient traditional Hanfu, and the Hanfu styles in some classic famous paintings are even more popular among Hanfu enthusiasts. The charm of the Wei and Jin dynasties, the gracefulness of the Tang Dynasty, the elegance of the Song Dynasty, just flow into reality from ancient paintings. Today, take a look at those restored Hanfu costumes from ancient paintings!   Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk (Dao Lian Tu, 捣练圖) shows women at work pounding, weaving, ironing and sewing, and is an important custom painting of the Tang Dynasty. The women in the painting are voluptuous and dressed in various colors of Qixiong dresses, if looking closely, you can see that the fabric is decorated with colorful patterns, mainly with Tuan Hua (团花). At present, there are some restored Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk hanfu, which can be said to be very nicely restored in color and pattern, fresh, natural and antique style.   A Palace Concert A Palace Concert (Tang Ren Gong Le Tu, 唐人宫乐图) depicts the life of court lady at a banquet during the late Tang Dynasty. Around the…