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One, Origin and Development of Hanfu The ancient-style Hanfu, as an essential part of Huaxia culture, has always occupied a significant position since ancient times; it is the treasure of the Han nationality's culture and an important representative of traditional Chinese culture. From the initial imprint of clothing to the gradual standardization of its form later on, the development of Hanfu has gone through a long historical process. The origin of Hanfu can be traced back to the era of the Yellow Emperor in ancient China, which marked the beginning of ancient Chinese civilization and also the origin of the Han nationality. In ancient attire, the civilization of the Yellow Emperor era already featured clothing similar to Hanfu. These ancient garments gradually developed into unique styles over thousands of years. Hanfu underwent further development and popularization during the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD), becoming one of the most critical fashion elements in ancient China. From this period onwards, Chinese clothing began to center around Hanfu. With the changes of history, different fashion trends and clothing styles emerged in various dynasties such as the Tang, Song, and Ming Dynasties, with Hanfu evolving continuously alongside each change of dynasty. Two,…

Introduction: Hanfu, as a representative of traditional Chinese clothing, has won the love of many enthusiasts with its gorgeous styles and exquisite details. As an important part of the overall Hanfu appearance, hairstyles highlight the cultured and polite demeanor of the ancient Huaxia people. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the cultured and polite meaning of Hanfu hairstyles in the Ming style and offer styling techniques for Hanfu enthusiasts. I. Bamboo Groves of Ancient Melody: The Splendor and Uniqueness of Ming Hairstyles Ming Dynasty hairstyles are one of the representatives of Hanfu hairstyles, relying on the top of the forehead to create a towering bun to increase the height and fullness of the entire hairstyle. In the three-dimensional interpretation of the bun shape, Hanfu enthusiasts not only need to pay attention to the overall structure and balance but also carefully match hairpins and other accessories to showcase the splendor and uniqueness of the ancient Huaxia people. 1. Creating Real Buns: The real bun is a form of hairstyle that is elegant and dignified, a more formal hairstyle suitable for important occasions. Its creation requires consideration of the proportion and balance of the head, while emphasizing detail carving when…

Hanfu, one of the representatives of traditional Chinese attire, has played a significant role since the development of Huaxia civilization to the present day. In contemporary society, with the rise of the Hanfu revival movement, an increasing number of people are beginning to pay attention to, study, and promote Hanfu culture. Among these, the TV series "Empress Doctor" has brought Ming Dynasty Hanfu to new heights. This article aims to explore the characteristics of Ming Dynasty Hanfu as depicted in "Empress Doctor" and discuss its significance in the modern Hanfu revival movement. One: Characteristics of Ming Dynasty Hanfu Ming Dynasty Hanfu refers to the style of Hanfu during the Ming Dynasty, which was also influenced by Tang Dynasty Hanfu, the pinnacle of Han ethnic clothing. However, compared to it, Ming Dynasty Hanfu integrated more elements from both Central Plain Han culture and those of minority groups. The Ming Dynasty Hanfu showcased in "Empress Doctor" demonstrates the social hierarchy and status differences of the Ming era through meticulous design and restoration of Hanfu. 1. High-collared shirts and crossed-collar shirts: Compared to Tang Dynasty Hanfu, the natural collar of Ming Dynasty Hanfu is higher, using hard collars to highlight an aristocratic demeanor.…

**Introduction:** Hanfu, as an essential part of China's excellent traditional culture, carries the continuation of a thousand years of history and the profound heritage of the Huaxia nation. Girls' Hanfu is a symbol that perfectly combines this solemn grandeur with feminine elegance and splendor. Wearing a Hanfu outfit is like traveling through time, bathing in the dazzling river of history. Let us explore the wonders of girls' Hanfu together! **I. Historical Origin of Hanfu** The history of Hanfu dates back to ancient times. During the era of Emperor Yan (Shennong) and Emperor Huang (Xuan Yuan), people mostly wore simple coverings made from animal skins and plant leaves. During the Qin and Han dynasties, Hanfu began to emerge formally, becoming mainstream attire. Over time, the changes in Han Chinese clothing became rich and diverse, internalizing into a unique cultural identifier. **II. Characteristics of Girls' Hanfu** 1. **Sleeves' Fluttering Elegance** The sleeves of girls' Hanfu are usually wide and long enough to reach the ground, extending vertically from the shoulders, forming unique curves. The fluttering sensation of the sleeves gives an impression of grace and mystery, embodying the gentleness and dignity of women. 2. **Waistband Embellishment** The design of girls' Hanfu emphasizes…

HanShang Hualian Hanfu in Guangzhou is dedicated to inheriting the beauty of Huaxia and vigorously spreading the traditional Han Chinese clothing, Hanfu, hoping that Han clothing can be recognized and accepted by Han people once again. Hanfu attire etiquette is an important ceremony for the Han people, and at different times and occasions, Han people have different requirements for their attire. The headwear and hairstyles for different age groups are also not the same; adult men must wear a cap, while adult women can tie their hair into a bun at the back of their head and secure it with a hairpin. In short, both Han men and women wearing Hanfu should not have loose hair, and they must maintain a clean face, being dignified and graceful. Under pressure, more and more ancient costume TV dramas are taking the route of high-quality productions. Although there are still some vulgar, tasteless, and cheap ancient costume dramas in the market, those that become popular across the country and become topics of conversation after meals are mostly respectful of history, meticulously researched in costumes, and return to classic TV series. It can be expected that the future trend of ancient costume dramas will…

I. The Historical Significance of Reviving Hanfu Hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Huaxia nation since ancient times, has a long history and has been passed down for thousands of years, representing the accumulation and inheritance of Chinese culture. Since the rise of the Hanfu revival movement, more and more people have begun to rediscover and fall in love with this elegant and luxurious traditional attire. However, some may wonder why modern revived Hanfu is not called "Ming Clothing" when the Ming Dynasty was a period of prosperity for Hanfu culture? II. Historical Background of Evolution We first need to understand the evolution history of Hanfu. The development of Hanfu can be traced back to the pre-Qin period, during which the initial clothing system was formed. With the alternation of dynasties, Hanfu also continuously evolved, becoming the representative clothing of the Han Dynasty, and later received a certain degree of inheritance and development during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and the Sui and Tang periods. However, after entering the Song Dynasty, Hanfu gradually faded from people's sight, being replaced by more new-style clothing. The Ming Dynasty, as a glorious chapter in Chinese history, played an important role in…

Hanfu, as traditional ancient clothing of China, carries the charm and magic of a thousand years of culture, becoming an object of enthusiastic pursuit for contemporary Hanfu enthusiasts. Hanfu is not just a type of clothing; it is a continuation of culture that deeply attracts tens of thousands of young people. This article will explore the charm and power of Hanfu, as well as its inheritance and interpretation in modern society. I. Origin and Historical Background of Hanfu Hanfu can be traced back to the Huaxia culture of China, gradually forming over the long course of history and eventually becoming a representation of traditional Chinese culture. Throughout the five-thousand-year development of the Chinese nation, Hanfu has undergone multiple transformations, yet its unique style and characteristics have always been beloved by people. II. Characteristics and Charm of Hanfu 1. Unique Design: Hanfu stands out with its unique cutting and structural design. Traditional Hanfu emphasizes simple lines and a well-fitted silhouette, showcasing the elegance and dignity of both men and women, giving people a sense of nobility and grace. 2. Intricate Handcraftsmanship: The production process of Hanfu requires extremely meticulous handwork, from design, cutting, embroidery to detail processing, each step demands high…

Ancient China is called “Huaxia”, with “Hua” referring to the elegance of costume and “Xia” the greatness of etiquette. Following the development through the Zhou, Han, Tang and Song dynasties, the costume in the Ming dynasty had distinct Chinese cultural characteristics and was the epitome of Chinese apparel, which had a wide and profound impact on the costume and aesthetics of later dynasties and neighboring countries.  The Ming Dynasty had fully restored the costume tradition, which had been inherited for thousands of years. Being magnificent and elegant, the Ming costume is the epitome of Chinese costume culture. Ceremonial court dress was usually worn by civil and military officials at formal and grand occasions such as court meetings. It consisted of court hat, red silk robe, white silk gauze shirt, knee-covering，silk belt, leather belt, etc. Normal court dress, well-known to all, was a symbol of the Ming Dynasty costume, for example, the red silk gauze round-collar robe with subtle pattern and square patches embroidered with cloud and crane design, black silk gauze hat and so on. Festive dress was worn by officials on various festive occasions and in some ceremonial activities. The yellowish-brown linen pleated robe with Feiyu design, woman’s…

Hanfu, as the traditional clothing of China, appeared as early as 5000 years ago in the Huaxia period. And until the Han Dynasty, uniform dress standards were established, and Han Fu clothing officially became the basic style clothing for the ancient Chinese people. The Han Dynasty clothing developed rapidly in this period and had a great influence on the history of Chinese dress. Each China's dynasty has its own memorable culture. Han dynasty, for the first time, costume design and color use have become unified, making traditional Chinese clothing an extremely important part of Chinese culture and a great work of art. Actually, throughout China's history, clothing style experienced a notable changing from ancient times to the modern era. Spanning over four centuries, the Han period is considered a golden age in Chinese history. The Han dynasty is a long history, but the Han dynasty clothing retained its simple and elegant style. So, let's through this short article to explore that fascinating history.   A Brief History of Han Dynasty Clothing The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD). To this day,…

Originally published in China Youth Magazine, Issue 10, 2021 @Correspondent: Fan Tuan (饭团) In recent years, there is a phenomenon that people can easily notice: more and more people in "ancient costumes" walking in the streets, they have wide robes and large sleeves, fluttering clothes, forming a landscape of their own, and most of them are young people. Their clothing is called Hanfu (汉服), and they call each other "Tongpao (同袍)" "Paozi (袍子)". So, what is Hanfu? Why are young people so keen on the Hanfu revival? How can ordinary people become Hanfu Tongpao? In this article, we interviewed 10 Hanfu Tongpao. Among them, there are ordinary people, leaders of Hanfu societies, Hanfu models, businessmen, and social media celebrities. Let's get closer to Hanfu in the stories of Tongpao.   Which Hanfu styles does Tongpao prefer? Hanfu, also known as Han Yi Guan, Han Zhuang, and Hua Fu, is a unique Han style and accessory system that was formed through a natural evolution from the reign of the Yellow Emperor to the middle of the 17th century AD (late Ming and early Qing dynasties) in the main areas where the Han people lived, with the "Huaxia-Han" culture as the background…

The 2020 "Liyi Huaxia (礼衣华夏)" Hanfu Model Contest lasted for more than 4 months, covering 76 cities in five regions, with 468 Hanfu associations and more than 6,200 contestants actively participating. The aim of the competition was to recreate the splendor of Chinese costumes and promote Chinese etiquette through the visible, wearable, and popular carrier of Hanfu. After three rounds of competition, 80 finalists from various regions were selected and the top 10 were born in Xuzhou. Xuzhou, located in Jiangsu province, has many historical and cultural treasures such as the Han tomb of Guishan, the mausoleum of the King of Gefengtai, and the Chinese pictorial stone, etc. In recent years, Xuzhou is committed to the inheritance and promotion of Chinese culture, transforms and develops creatively the symbols of Chinese culture such as Hanfu, Han rituals, Han music, and Han dance. The culture of Hanfu is gradually integrating into the life of ordinary people and is closely related to the cultural construction of the city. It is for this reason that the final of this popular national competition is held in Xuzhou. The finals are divided into three rounds: grooming, self-selected style, and stochastic expressivity. In the first round, 80…

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,…

Huaxia dresses brilliantly for thousands of years. How rich is the Chinese traditional wear? Follow the INSTITUTE FOR PLANETS to enjoy a journey through a thousand years of Chinese costumes.   Huaxia Dresses - Prehistory to Shang & Zhou Period Looking back tens of thousands of years ago, human beings learned to sewn clothes with Guzhen (骨针, bone needle). National Museum of China Collection Perhaps inspired by making ropes and bamboo baskets, around 7,000 B.C., Chinese ancestors began to weave fabrics with plant fibers. In order to improve the weaving efficiency, the Fanglun (纺轮, spinning wheel) was created that used pottery sheets to rotate inertial for twisted threads. Nanjing Museum Collection There is also the Yaoji (腰机, waist machine) that is used to bind lines and make them tight and easy to knit. Principle of Yaoji's operation In that era of extremely backward productivity, it was not easy to get fabric, so the shape of clothes was relatively simple. Two narrow pieces of cloth were directly combined and then tie a straw rope, which may be the daily dress. With the continuous development of society, the function of clothing has long been more than just covering up and keeping warm, it…

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,…

Hanfu, as the traditional clothing of China, appeared as early as 5000 years ago in the Huaxia period. And until the Han Dynasty, uniform dress standards were established, and Han Fu clothing officially became the basic style clothing for the ancient Chinese people. The Han Dynasty clothing developed rapidly in this period and had a great influence on the history of Chinese dress. Each China's dynasty has its own memorable culture. Han dynasty, for the first time, costume design and color use have become unified, making traditional Chinese clothing an extremely important part of Chinese culture and a great work of art. Actually, throughout China's history, clothing style experienced a notable changing from ancient times to the modern era. Spanning over four centuries, the Han period is considered a golden age in Chinese history. The Han dynasty is a long history, but the Han dynasty clothing retained its simple and elegant style. So, let's through this short article to explore that fascinating history.   A Brief History of Han Dynasty Clothing The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD). To this day,…