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This section contains improved Hanfu (改良汉服). Please read the introduction of the topic and how to use this guide in advance. Introduction Wearing hanfu is not just for the sake of retro and vintage, but also to show classical beauty and promote the traditional culture of the nation. However, many people have misconceptions about hanfu, believing that the process of wearing hanfu is tedious and that it is not convenient to move around after wearing it. In fact, hanfu is not necessarily a wide robe with big sleeves. The hanfu system itself contains short and slim tops, as well as short-sleeved and narrow-sleeved types of clothing. The hanfu tops can be matched with modern skirts and pants with a little improvement of the form, as long as the shape and color match. The "improvement" referred to here is not to develop to Western-style three-dimensional cutting, but to make certain modifications to the hanfu pattern, such as reducing the sleeve length and cuff width, and making slight modifications to the shape to make it more suitable for matching with modern clothing, combining tradition with fashion, while maintaining the basic shape and flat cutting method of hanfu. It is hoped that this improved…

Diy crafting is a lot of fun, and not only can you be fully engaged in the process, but it's also very rewarding to finish a piece with your own hands. The same goes for making your own Hanfu, which is why we've launched this series, will continue to update the Hanfu sewing pattern and process of making different styles of Hanfu for you in the future.   Introduction to Pifeng Hanfu Pifeng(披风, cape) is a form of Chinese Hanfu clothing, mostly straight-necked, Duijin (对襟), with two long sleeves, with slits under both armpits, can be worn both indoors and outdoors. From many portraits as well as notes on the data, Pifeng used to be a popular clothing style of the Ming Dynasty.   Sewing Pattern Explained - Making Cuts Tutorial The Pifeng shape is not complicated, and those who like to make Hanfu or DIY Hanfu dress can try to make it if have the right fabric. Overall: A/B/C/D equal width, 50~60cm Cuff width 30-60cm (depending on sleeve size) Width of sleeve heel 30~40cm The collar is opened to the level of the armpit, and the width of the collar opening is twice as wide as the width of…

In the previous article, we mentioned that the Shenyi (深衣) was slightly similar in appearance to the Daofu, which was inherited from the previous dynasty. But in modern hanfu, Shenyi is often thought to refer to Zhiju Shenyi and Quju Shenyi. In fact, Shenyi is considered to be the Fa Fu (法服) of ancient sages and has been highly revered by Confucians. let's follow Hanfu Culture Society to learn more about Shenyi, one of the oldest forms of Chinese dress!   [Structure and History] Shenyi, Jiaoling Youren (交领右衽), wide sleeves. It is generally white or jade, with Zao (皁, zào, i.e., black) edge at the collar and sleeve edges of the lapel. White and black are the most original two colors, symbolizing the alternation of light and dark, Yin and Yang. The upper and lower parts of the garment are cut separately and connected at the waist, symbolizing the unity of heaven and earth. The lower garment is made of twelve pieces, six at the front and six at the back, symbolizing the twelve months, and the middle seam of the upper garment is connected to the middle seam of the lower garment. The difference between Shenyi and Shenyi system:…

This section contains Banbi (半臂). Size range: Jiao Ling Banbi  (155/80A to 185/104A), Zhi Dui Jin Banbi and Xie Dui Jin Banbi (155/64A to 175/96A). Please read the introduction of the topic and how to use this guide in advance. Introduction Banbi (半臂), also known as "half-sleeve", is a short tunic developed from the upper Ru (襦) since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and can be roughly divided into two collar types: Jiao Ling (交领, cross-collar) and Dui Jin (对襟, lapel). Compared with long-sleeved tops, the difference is that the sleeve length can reach the elbow. In the Tang Dynasty, the Banbi was already a popular garment worn by both men and women. In the long years, its wearing method is also basically limited to the set of other long-sleeved clothes, because in formal occasions, the ancient people will never wear Banbi alone and show the arm. But with modern aesthetics, today's Jiao Ling Banbi (交领半臂) can be worn alone in summer, which is somewhat similar to the short-sleeved T-shirts worn by modern people, and because of its shorter sleeve length, it does not hurt to pair it with a modern skirt, and men can also wear a Banbi with…

Fear of cold in winter, but still want to wear beautiful hanfu, add a Pi Ao or Doupeng in your winter hanfu outfit, wind-resistant and warm.   LOOK1 Straight collar half-sleeve Pi Ao Gemstone velvet fabric, relatively soft, several colors are quite suitable for winter, the design is relatively simple, suitable for daily wear, can be matched with fashion dress.   LOOK2 Square/round collar Pi Ao Match with a Mamian Qun to easily reflect the temperament and gentle feeling.   LOOK3 Long square collar Pi Ao This cuffs hairy edge is also very winter feeling. As a jacket to wear inside can also wear thicker clothes, everyday and gentle!   LOOK4 Velvetted straight collar half-sleeve Pi Ao Red color really gives a very energetic feeling in winter. When it snows and New Year's Eve, it's perfect to wear. The cuffs fur edge is also cute!   LOOK5 Straight collar half-sleeve Pi Ao The style design is simple and generous, and can be easily matched with different Ming Dynasty dresses.   Doupeng style is more or less the same, if you feel that the ordinary thickness is not warm enough, you can choose thickened, so that even if it is snowing,…

Hanfu sleeve types include many classic styles, such as wide sleeves, chuihu sleeves, and drooping beard sleeves. Each sleeve type has its unique historical background and design characteristics. These gorgeous sleeve shapes have undergone a long process of development, forming an important part of the Han costume culture, and have been loved and inherited by many Han costume enthusiasts in modern times. The sleeve types of Hanfu clothing are very diverse, with different sleeve designs for different periods, social status, and occasions. The following are some common Hanfu sleeve types. Straight Sleeves Its characteristic is that the sleeve is straight and tubular, with no too many wrinkles and folds from the shoulder to the cuff, which is relatively simple. During the Han Dynasty, straight sleeves were one of the formal clothes worn by officials, literati, and other upper-class men, usually worn in combination with long shirts, mandarin coats, and other lower clothing. There are generally two types of straight sleeves: long sleeves and short sleeves. Long sleeves generally reach to the wrist and are suitable for wearing in cold weather, while short sleeves are suitable for wearing in warm seasons. The straight sleeve design is simple and straightforward, and is…

So now that you’ve learned about all these pieces separately, we arrive at the question: how do we put all of these pieces together? Let’s go over some ways these are usually put together, how to refer to them, and other details that might not have been covered in previous articles. Body, sleeves, collar: these are the main three things that we use to distinguish types of hanfu. In naming conventions, we usually refer to a piece in the order of collar-sleeve-body. Take a look at this image: What body type, sleeve type, and collar type is it? Well, I’ll tell you first that this is a Shan, meaning that it’s a single-layered top or robe shorter than the knees with no yao lan. Take a look at the sleeves—do they curve or change in diameter at all? Yes, they seem to narrow in a striaght line from the root of the sleeve to the cuff, meaning this is a feijixiu design, or airplane sleeve. The collar’s shape is pretty obviously parallel, or duijin, since the two sides come straight down and don’t touch. Well then, we can refer to this as a duijin feijixiu shan: a parallel collar, airplane…

We often say that China is a country of etiquette, and when it comes to etiquette, the most direct presentation is clothing. So dress and etiquette are closely related. Hanfu is a traditional Chinese dress, with big sleeves and long hem. It stresses pure nature, shows the national characteristics of soft, quiet, and calm, and embodies the Chinese people’s life realm of peaceful coexistence with nature, keeping aloof from the world, and being generous and benevolent. The elaborate tailoring and exquisite embroidery of Hanfu show the vitality and aesthetics of the Chinese nation. What’s the relationship between Hanfu and Chinese culture? What is the significance of Hanfu to Chinese culture? Let’s talk about Chinese culture in Hanfu. 1. Hanfu is the continuation of Chinese culture From ancient times to the present, the styles of Hanfu are changeable, but the basic results of Hanfu are always the same. The inheritance of Hanfu’s shape and the system is the witness of the continuation of Chinese culture. 2. The plane cutting of Hanfu follows the rules of etiquette and nature Hanfu adopts the plane cutting method and simple clothing outline, which makes people get along with the clothing comfortable and natural without any…

Zhongshan suit, for many men, is a feeling and yearning. The new Chinese suit, which combines tradition with fashion, is more popular with political and business elites. Zhongshan suit (Chinese tunic suit) is also called the Mao suit, is designed by Sun Yat-sen on the basis of a widely absorbing Western-style suit and integrating the characteristics of Japanese student clothing and Chinese clothing. Zhongshan suit has four pockets, five big central buttons in the front, and three smaller buttons on each sleeve. It was very popular in the Republic of China (1911-1949). In April 1929, the Zhongshan suit was promulgated as a legal uniform by the national government. Since the 1950s, Zhongshan suit has become a formal costume from the state leaders to ordinary people. After the founding of the people's Republic of China, due to the shortage of materials and manpower, some simplification and improvement have been made to the traditional Zhongshan suit, which has been popularized nationwide. Mao Zedong (the founder of the People's Republic of China) often wears for important activities, so the Zhongshan suit is also known as the Mao suit. Mao Zedong and Mao suit The Significance of Zhongshan Suit Sun Yat-Sen also gave this…

The wedding ceremony is the essence of ancient Chinese traditional culture. In ancient times, when the girl went out of the pavilion, there were red sedan chairs and a huge procession of honor guards to greet the bride. After worshipping heaven and earth, they would lift their heads again. The bride was dressed in a Chinese dress with a phoenix crown and a bridegroom in a top scholar’s suit. It has become a new fashion for modern people to pursue cultural roots and regain traditional folk customs. But the traditional bride’s dress, can bring the brilliance which only once in the woman’s life, lets the person lifelong unforgettable, leaves the good memory. She wears a beautiful Phoenix crown on her head and a red square scarf on her head. She wears a red silk shirt inside and a red robe with embroidery on her outside. She wears a sky lock on her neck and a demon lens on her chest. She wears a red skirt, red trousers and red satin embroidered shoes. She is so charming and charming that she gives herself a happy and unforgettable wedding. The design of traditional lapel and classic stand collar is perfectly combined with…

Perhaps you often see some Ming styles of Chinese female outfits with complicated names, such as: Duijin Shuling Pipa Xiu Duan Ao (对襟竖领琵琶袖短袄, short jacket with vertical lapels and pipa sleeves), Xiejin Shuling Long Ao (斜襟竖领长袄, long jacket with slanting lapels). But if you break these names down and analyze them, they are actually very easy to understand. In this article, Zhua Xiao Ye will introduce to you the structure and naming rules of the Ming Chinese female outfits for women, and hope it will help you if you are particularly fond of the Ming-style Hanfu. Step 1: Ling (领, collar) Ling is the collar of the clothes. There are more kinds of collars in Hanfu, the most common one is the Jiaoling (交领, cross collar), which is characterized by Jiaoling Youren (交领右衽), that is, the left lapel covers the right lapel (when wearing, but if viewed from the front, that is the right lapel covers the left lapel), showing a "y" shape, which started from the Shang and Zhou period and was used until the Ming Dynasty. In addition to the cross collar, more types of collars were developed in the Ming Dynasty: Yuanling (圆领, round collar), Fangling (方领, square…

This section contains Shuhe (裋褐). Size range: 165/88A to 185/104A). Please read the introduction of the topic and how to use this guide in advance. Introduction Shuhe (裋褐), also known as "Duan Da (短打)", originally meant a coarse cloth upper garment woven with coarse hemp or animal hair, was a simple cross-collar upper garment worn by commoners in ancient China, usually with looser pants underneath, mostly used for casual wear or work clothes. The basic features of the Shuhe are Jiao Ling You Ren (交领右衽, cross collar and wrapping the right side before the left), the shortest sleeve length over the wrist, the longest slightly beyond the fingertips, mostly straight sleeves or arrow sleeves, narrower cuffs, the length of the garment to below the waist, the longest above the knee, and the two sides need to be divided into slits. Shuhe can not simply be equated with the cloth worn by the poor, although this garment can not do the formal occasions worn by the dress, but its use is very wide, and the use of Shuhe is determined by its characteristics, because wearing Shuhe more convenient for action, so it has become a daily work, farming, long-distance travel necessary…

The Ming Dynasty Hanfu has always been known by Hanfu lovers for its dignity and elegance. Compared to the Tang and Song dynasties, Ming Hanfu has a large number of excavated artifacts, heirloom paintings, and costumes to serve as references. Therefore, we can have access to a great variety of Hanfu styles from the Ming Dynasty.   Common types of Ming style Shan/Ao The different Ming Dynasty Shan/Ao styles are mainly composed of the elements of collar, bodice, sleeve shape, and length of the clothing. Ling (领, collar): Zhi Ling (直领, straight collar), Yuan Ling (圆领, round collar), Li Ling (立领, stand collar, also known as Shu Ling), Fang Ling (方领, square collar). Jin (襟, bodice): Da Jin (大襟), Dui Jin (对襟), refers to the intersection of the neckline of the clothes, and also refers to the chest part of the clothes. Xiu (袖, sleeve type): Zhai Xiu (窄袖, narrow sleeves), Zhi Xiu (直袖, straight sleeves), Pipa Xiu (琵琶袖, pipa sleeves), Da Xiu (大袖, wide sleeves). Yi Chang (衣长, length of clothes): Chang Shan/Ao (long), Duan Shan/Ao (short). ×: indicates that this style has no basis for the time being ;  * : means this form has been recorded but…

No matter what field, red and black is a classic pairing, and we can often see red and black items in our daily life. In fact, this color scheme is the most used in the field of clothing, even in the Hanfu will often see red and black suits. Today we will look at a few exquisite red and black Chinese costume sets to see what it is like to be paired with an exuberant red and a dignified black. Among all the styles of Chinese costume, the U-collar Hanfu is among the best in terms of its thin effect. It is generally composed of three pieces of clothes, with a U-shaped collar on the upper body, a long sleeve inside, and a Banbi outside. The interior is usually a solid color, and the color of the upper Banbi (半臂) will be more abundant. Most of the embroidery or printing decoration will be concentrated on the upper Banbi. In this way, the upper body of two pieces of clothing together will appear very hierarchical. This kind of red and black U-collar Hanfu has a mysterious and profound color, and it also has a warm feeling. The U-collar design can show…

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,…

In hot summer, light Hanfu becomes the first choice, and Banbi (半臂, half-arm) is a good match single product. Banbi Origin Banbi is a kind of short-sleeved jacket in ancient China, was developed from the half sleeve of the Han and Wei Dynasties. The length of the Banbi reaches the waist, sleeves less than elbow length. Suitable for work, so it is popular among people. Affected by Huhua, it became a modern dress for women in Sui and Tang Dynasties. Banbi later appeared in a large number of murals, figurines, and other cultural relics in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Banbi's Style and Matching Banbi was very popular in the early Tang Dynasty, which was related to wearing a small sleeve jacket at that time. In the late Tang Dynasty after the flourishing Tang Dynasty, clothes gradually became fat, wearing large sleeve shirts outside, Banbi can no longer be worn outside, in this period, the scope of application of Banbi gradually narrowed. In Tang Dynasty, Banbi were mainly worn with long skirts, usually on coats. Banbi has two styles, a symmetrical collar, and a pullover U-shaped low collar. Some have the same pattern as clothes. In the early Tang Dynasty,…

When many people think of Hanfu, it must be the traditional clothing with long sleeves and fluttering skirts. Although different people have different impressions of Hanfu, there is a common understanding that it must have strong Chinese elements. But in fact, there are also Hanfu styles that go well with more fashionable elements in addition to the traditional format. As Christmas is coming up this year, let's take a look at what a Hanfu for Christmas style looks like. Square Collar Pi Ao + Standing Collar Ao + Pleated Skirt As we all know, autumn and winter are the most suitable seasons for Ming-style Hanfu, because most of them are very warm. The first set's top is a traditional Ming-style short Ao (袄) with standing collar and parallel opening, which is fresh and elegant, but it is not very "Christmas style" and warm, so it can be paired with a square collar half-sleeved Pi Ao (披袄) to ward off the cold wind and look more demure and lovely. The bottom skirt is a pleated skirt with modern elements, which is dignified and mature. The addition of Christmas style will be in this mature into cute and playful, with a top…

Quju (曲裾) is a kind of Shenyi (深衣). Shenyi, that is, the top and the dress are connected together, use different colors of fabric as the edge. It is characterized by the deep hidden body, it looks graceful and elegant. Shenyi can specifically be subdivided into “Straight Ju Dress” and “Wavy Ju Dress”. This article introduces the way of wearing Quju. Step1: Get ready for Quyi. Put on the right sleeve first. Turn the inside of Quyi around behind you. Step2: And tie the laces behind you and under your right axilla. Step3: Put on the left sleeve. Step4: Tidy  collar. Step5: Wrap Quju backward. Step6: Turn the sharp corners of the outer skirt behind you. Step7: Fix the end of the apex at the left hip. Step8: Fold the collar part of the outer jacket neatly. Step9: Belt tie. Step10: Find the midpoint of the belt, tie the belt in some places below the waist, the midpoint of the belt is aligned with the middle of the waist. Step11: Wrap the belt around your back and overlap the ends of the belt. Step12: Tie a bow in the middle of the waist. Step13: Tidy up the overlap of the…

Sleeves in Hanfu The sleeves in Hanfu, also known as "Mei (袂)", its shape is quite unique in the history of the national costume of the whole world. Sleeves are usually called "narrow sleeves" and "large sleeves", also known as small sleeves and wide sleeves. The popular sleeves of different dynasties are different, but most of them are developed at the same time, only the shape is slightly different. So what's the difference between the sleeves in Hanfu? Straight sleeve (直袖) The straight sleeves of Hanfu can be simply divided into the narrow straight types and wide straight types. The former usually opens at about half of the upper body and extends horizontally outwards; the latter is wider and extends outwards from the waist opening. The square straight sleeve is open beside the belt, extending horizontally outwards, in a thin rectangle. Pipa sleeve (琵琶袖) Pipa sleeve is a kind of sleeve type of Hanfu, which is often seen in the Ming Dynasty. Pipa sleeve is used for Shenyi and other clothing. It is named Pipa sleeve for its large sleeve and smallmouth, narrow armpit and Pipa like shape. The sagging part of the sleeve is round and wide. The cuffs…

As one of the most popular styles of hanfu, Ming Dynasty Aoqun has a rich variety of styles and styles, and the Jiaoling Aoqun is one of the most common styles. This article is based on the artifacts of Jiaoling Aoqun, so that you can quickly understand the correct Ming Dynasty Aoqun top shape for your next hanfu purchase as well as hanfu making. Image quoted from hanfu making hobbyist @Sue簌簌.   1 Overall 1.1 Youren (右衽, the left lapel covers the right lapel). 1.2 A single layer is a Shan (衫) and a double layer is a Ao (袄). Shan (left), Ao (right) 1.3 Cutting method: with center seam and no shoulder seam.   2 Collar   3 Sleeves 3.1 Aoqun top can have a variety of sleeve shapes. 3.2 Pipa sleeves are wide, not narrow. 3.3 The benchmark through-arm length of Pipa sleeves is nearly two meters. 3.4 The sleeve root should not be too narrow. 3.5 The sleeve is divided into a section or two sections connected. 3.6 Sleeve pleats often accompany the existence of the sleeve edge.   4 Garment body 4.1 The underarms should be curved. 4.2 It is right with or without shoulder pleats.…

Is it appropriate to wear hanfu in summer? Hanfu makers are more concerned with this question. Light fabrics, half-sleeve designs, and fresh colors have become their solution to allow hanfu lovers to wear beautiful hanfu even in the hot summer. Redsugarx in the community has already shared how to choose hanfu in summer. And in this post, I've brought together 10 green hanfu dress styles, I hope will helpful in your next hanfu shopping. They all have one thing in common, give you a touch of freshness in the summer heat. So, let's get started. 1 Modified hanfu top + Bai Die Qun   2 Ming dynasty: square collar Shan + sarong skirt   3 Song dynasty: Moxiong + Shan + San Jian Qun   4 Song Dynasty: Hanfu camisole + Beizi + Bai Die Qun   5 Song Dynasty: Hanfu camisole + Beizi + Zhe Qun   6 Ming dynasty: round-necked Shan + Moxiong + Ma Mian Qun   7 Wei and Jin dynasties: Ruqun   8 Ming Dynasty: sarong Shan + Ma Mian Qun   9 Qixiong Shanqun   10 Song Dynasty: Shanqun + Beizi

As one of the main composition elements of hanfu tops and robes, sleeves can have a lot of variation. They mostly fall into a couple categories that we have recovered historical artifacts from, though a lot of manufacturers end up with some variation in their patterns. Today we’ll go over a whole ten sleeve types, a bit of historical context, and some of the variations they can go through. Before we get into that, though, let’s go over a little basic information that applies to (almost) all hanfu sleeves. One of the defining characteristics of the hanfu is the sleeve connection. What this means is that the sleeve is not connected to the body of the top or robe at the shoulder, but at a point partway down the upper arm, with the body of the clothing and part of the arm being made up of one piece of fabric, and the rest of the sleeve of another. These are stitched together to create the whole sleeve. The rest of the sleeve is also made of one piece of fabric both front and back, folded over the top and stitched together at the bottom. Some exceptions to this are half-sleeves,…

What is Wanxiu Among traditional Chinese embroideries, there is a very unique type of embroidery: Wanxiu (挽袖), which is the detachable part at the end of the sleeve of a traditional Chinese Qing Dynasty woman's dress. It is about 66cm long and 13cm wide, and is embroidered in pairs; the motifs range from small bridges and flowing water, pavilions, plum, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, to Four arts (Qin, Qi, Shu, and Hua), talented men and women, etc. With exquisite patterns and workmanship. he Wanxiu is both decorative and functional, with thread sewn into the clothes when in use, and rolled out when worn, which is both beautiful and can adjust the length of the sleeves, and women in the Ming and Qing dynasties interpreted their personal understanding on the sleeve pattern, making it a rich and delicate emotional trust unique to women, reflecting the subtle connotation and profound meaning of women's art. Han style dress deeply influenced the Manchu court Manchu women's clothing style, the royal family in order to show the elegance, in the production of excellence, and the integration of the Manchu culture. To the early Republic of China, the influence of Western dress culture, coupled with the…

Daxiushan (大袖衫, big sleeves shirt) were originally men's clothing in the Wei and Jin dynasties, but in the Tang dynasty it referred to women's extra wide big sleeves outfits. The shape of the Daxiushan is straight collar, symmetrical lapels, long sleeves, large cuffs, mostly long clothing body and with splitting and lacing.   Daxiushan in Tang Dynasty During the Tang Dynasty, the society was open and Hu clothing was prevalent. Women were free-spirited and often wore men's or Hu clothing. After the flourishing Tang period, the style of women's clothing became wider and wider, and this feature became more obvious in the middle and late Tang period, with general women's clothing, the sleeve width was often more than four feet. Wide sleeve shirts, long skirts and Pibo were worn as the noble dresses at that time, and usually worn on important occasions, such as court meetings, ceremonial, and marriages. The Daxiushan costume is recorded in Zhou Fang's painting "Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair With Flowers" records the Daxiushan costume. The beauty in the painting wears a long dress with a large-sleeved sarong shirt draped directly. The artist's realistic approach not only portrays the delicate clothing materials of the Tang Dynasty,…