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The reason why people in ancient times wore headwear when dressed in Hanfu is that having loose hair was considered extremely unrefined. The ancients believed that those with loose hair were either barbarians or criminals. Therefore, even after a bath, they would use a wooden hairpin to tie their hair up; this was part of the Hanfu etiquette system of ancient times. However, many people who wear Hanfu in modern times have short hair, so not wearing headwear is also acceptable. Of course, wearing headwear can increase the authenticity of the Hanfu look, and many Hanfu headwear items are very beautiful. The Kong Mansion has over eight thousand pieces of Ming and Qing dynasty clothing passed down, including various fabrics such as satin, silk, silk gauze, and gauze, as well as a variety of craftsmanship techniques including embroidery, weaving, hand-painting, and printing. This collection covers categories such as court robes, formal attire, official robes, everyday clothes, ceremonial garments, casual wear, mourning attire, and accessories like headwear. It is a typical representation of traditional Chinese clothing culture. Among these, the Ming dynasty garments are particularly precious. The Kong Mansion's clothing inheritance is continuous, diverse, colorful, and well-preserved, known as "half the…

After the show began to check tickets, Ruo Shui was crowded by the crowd of spectators to the stands. She stared at the model who was walking towards her, who was wearing, the biggest attraction of the fashion show - "National Treasure" and the designer of Huachang Jiuzhou collaborated on one of the National Treasure's derivative Hanfu collections, and when this style Hanfu already sold out in just 10 minutes when it went on sale. This is the evening of June 29th in Hangzhou, China Silk Museum held in the national style of a Chinese Hanfu fashion show, in the words of Ruo Shui, but also the trendsetter of Hanfu lovers.   Civilized Clothing is Meant to Make People More Comfortable Ruoshui, the 25-year-old Chengdu girl has a wardrobe full of more than a dozen Hanfu. "I often wear Hanfu to and from work every day." Ruoshui buys mostly Song and Ming Hanfus in styles more suitable for everyday wear. The Song dynasty Hanfu is light, thin, and simple, and the Ming system is dignified and majestic. "The style of dress in the Song dynasty was different from the rich and complex aesthetic of the Tang dynasty, and dressing began…

If you’ve read my previous article that attempts to give a general overview of the many terms for supernatural beings in Chinese mythology and folkloric tradition, then you’ll know how nearly impossible it is to, well, give a general overview of Chinese mythology and folkloric tradition! Chinese culture is simply too vast, too complicated, with too many little offshoots and alternating viewpoints all fighting for prominence. Each mythological system comes with its own unique highlights and fascinating characters and stories, making each and every system indispensable, because no matter how much groups throughout China’s history have tried to clamp down on other traditions, religions, or mythologies, ultimately cultures and stories cannot be destroyed so long as they genuinely hold the fondness and interest of the people. So if you’re like me and are very interested in learning more about Chinese mythology—especially the roots of where they came from, and landmark works of literature that have helped various traditions and tales maintain popularity and longevity—then read on! In this article I’ve complied a list of six of the most well-known, most influential, and most well-written works of Chinese mythology and folklore. This is based on my own research, so it may…

"Hanfu has become a part of my life," said Liu Nian, a post-90s girl to the reporter. Her first encounter with Hanfu was in 2009, "When I watched period dramas before, I found the costumes very gorgeous. It wasn't until after I got into Hanfu that I realized these 'costumes' were quite different from authentic Hanfu." As she delved deeper, she discovered that Hanfu is not only visually stunning and meticulously crafted but also varied across different dynasties, forming an extensive costume system. During the interview, she wore a stand-collar blouse paired with a mamian skirt, a typical Ming Dynasty Hanfu style. Sixth place: Cai Wenji's Celestial Melody, despite being the most criticized, its jacket paired with a pleated skirt, the color and craftsmanship are still commendable, giving off an air of royal nobility. The implication is that we wear traditional Han Chinese attire to revive our great civilization's nation of etiquette. Examples of evocative Hanfu shop names include: Bright Moon of Han, Han's Proud Pavilion, Han Dynasty Garments, Han Dynasty Silhouette, Elegant Han Studies, Tang Dynasty Elegance, Han Dynasty Brocade, Songs of the Han Dynasty, National Style Spring and Autumn, Broad Sleeves and Blue Robes, When I Departed, Drunken…

Hanfu is the general name for traditional Chinese costumes of various dynasties, and it is known for its complicated system and rich and varied style, which not only has a deep historical heritage, but also its unique aesthetic value. Therefore, in recent years, many people are more and more favorable to hanfu, and the tolerance of the society is getting bigger and bigger, so hanfu is also used in more common life scenes. Some simple and generous hanfu can even be worn for the workday, fashionable. In this article, we'll take a look at those hanfu outfits that are suitable for commuting and working days, and teach you how to easily wear hanfu outfits for the workday   Trend of Hanfu Hanfu is a traditional dress with a classical form, and most of its clothes are designed to be flowing, but there are also many designs that are closer to daily life. For example, the simple shape of the Song Beizi (褙子), the design of the lapel is very cool to wear in summer. Or the Ming Pipa sleeves Ao (袄), sleeve shape elegant and generous, very intellectual. In addition, there are also some Xuan Qun (旋裙) and Zhe Qun…

Song Dynasty clothing mainly refers to the Song Dynasty Hanfu clothes, including the popular clothing in the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Song Dynasty, which is a pearl in the development of clothing history.   Brief of Song Dynasty clothing In the beginning, the function of clothing is to shield the body from the cold, but with the development of society, clothing has gradually been given other meanings, which has become a class manifestation of different levels. In feudal society, the dress system has always been an important system of monarch's administration. Different classes and occasions wear different clothes, which cannot violate the regulations. ancient paintings in the Song Dynasty Moreover, clothing can reflect the characteristics of the times. The political, economic, and cultural prosperity of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, in such a social background, has formed a majestic, open, and magnificent clothing characteristics. While the Song Dynasty is different from the prosperous Tang Dynasty in the strength of the force, its emphasis on culture and light military, advocating the social trend of thought of Neo Confucianism, making the Song Dynasty clothing changed the magnificent atmosphere of the previous dynasty, became simple and elegant, conservative and introverted, but also…

Chapter One: The Beauty of Hanfu As is well known, the Han nationality is the main ethnic group in China, possessing a long history and splendid culture. Among them, Hanfu, as the representative of traditional Han clothing, has always carried the cultural emotions and aesthetic pursuits of the Han people. The Hanfu of the Ming Dynasty, in particular, is an important chapter in the entire development history of Hanfu. Hanfu of the Ming Dynasty is renowned for its rigorous system of rituals and magnificent styles. Since the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, according to the status and social position of individuals, Ming Dynasty Hanfu has presented diverse forms. In this era of ruling by rites and emphasizing hierarchical distinctions, the design of Ming Dynasty Hanfu was particularly meticulous and refined. Chapter Two: Creek and Jingming The Hanfu of the Ming Dynasty is generally divided into official robes (ceremonial attire for officials of the sixth rank and above) and civilian attire. As for official robes, they can be further categorized into court robes, scholar's robes, and spring-autumn ceremonial attire. Among these, scholar's robes were widely accepted as the dress code for the Han intellectual elite at that time. Therefore, this…

From the beginning of the hanfu revival to today, regardless of the general acceptance of hanfu, there are always some hanfu lovers who wear hanfu to some events and occasionally encounter the question asked by others: Are you going to attend a Peking Opera performance or the recording of the show? Of course, such embarrassing situations may be rarer nowadays, but most people still confuse traditional Chinese opera costumes with the hanfu. The costumes used in Beijing opera are also categorized with traditional Chinese opera costumes, which are different from the Chinese hanfu costume. It is because some of the opera costumes are inspired by hanfu and naturally there are similarities in some parts, but what are the specific differences between the two? Let's follow the Hanfu Shidai (汉服世代) and find out.   Chinese Opera costume vs Hanfu Hanfu - the full name of the Han traditional costume system - is divided into two historical stages: ancient and modern. The ancient hanfu originated from the creation of the Yellow Emperor's garments and vanished at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty under the policy of "Tifa Yifu", which was a self-contained cultural system. The modern hanfu is a traditional national dress…

Chinese skirts have a long history in China. As we all know, in ancient times, ancestors joined together with leaves or hides to keep out the cold, and became the rudiments of skirts. Chinese Skirts in Pre Qin Period It is said that more than four thousand years ago, the Yellow Emperor established the system of "Shangyi Xiachang (上衣下裳, upper garment, and lower skirt)", stipulating that people of different status wear different colors of clothes. The "Chang" at that time were skirts. Shenyi The statues unearthed in Anyang, Henan Province, are wearing flat hats, collars, skirts, belts, and pointed shoes. It generally reflects the situation of clothing in the Shang Dynasty. In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, people generally wore Shenyi, and the upper top was connected with the lower skirt. Shenyi is similar to a dress, but it's slightly different. Han Dynasty In the Han Dynasty, skirts spread, with short tops and long skirts. The clothes of the existing terracotta figures of the Han Dynasty and those of Kabuki have such a clear reflection. At that time, the skirts all had folds, which were called "pleated skirts". According to the literature, Zhao Feiyan, the…

Song Dynasty clothing mainly refers to the Song Dynasty Hanfu clothes, including the popular clothing in the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Song Dynasty, which is a pearl in the development of clothing history.   Brief of Song Dynasty clothing In the beginning, the function of clothing is to shield the body from the cold, but with the development of society, clothing has gradually been given other meanings, which has become a class manifestation of different levels. In feudal society, the dress system has always been an important system of monarch's administration. Different classes and occasions wear different clothes, which cannot violate the regulations. ancient paintings in the Song Dynasty Moreover, clothing can reflect the characteristics of the times. The political, economic, and cultural prosperity of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, in such a social background, has formed a majestic, open, and magnificent clothing characteristics. While the Song Dynasty is different from the prosperous Tang Dynasty in the strength of the force, its emphasis on culture and light military, advocating the social trend of thought of Neo Confucianism, making the Song Dynasty clothing changed the magnificent atmosphere of the previous dynasty, became simple and elegant, conservative and introverted, but also…

In the just-finished 2022 Spring/Summer Shanghai Fashion Week, I wonder if you found your favorite style in so many beautiful modern clothes? In the general environment and background of the increasing revival of traditional culture, many brands have chosen Chinoiserie fashion with national culture as the keynote. We know that only by truly integrating our traditional culture into modern life is there a true revival of culture. In Shanghai Fashion Week, these designer brands present Hanfu with national culture at its core, and they are committed to focusing on the new era concept of reviving traditional Han Chinese clothing and giving fashion a newborn aesthetic. Through creative fusion infused with Chinese aesthetic elements, the major brands tell the history and interpret the national culture in a way that young people can understand. However, these designs still use the western system of traditional Chinese clothing to make a western fashion transformation with collage of various elements. Although there is a very long way to go before the real return, this way can also show the wisdom of the ancient people in a multi-dimensional way with a fashion vocabulary easily understood by modern people, which is a good start anyway, and we…

Compared to the more complicated and dignified styles of Hanfu suits, the style of Han element suits is much simpler. For many people who are new to Hanfu, Han elements are a very good choice. Han element set that can make us feel the classical style of Hanfu and also be easy to wear in daily life. We would like to recommend six sets of Han element suits for daily wear, which we hope helpful for you. Black & White Checkered Jin-style Set This black and white checkered Jin-Ru (晋襦) with black striped skirt is based on the Jin Dynasty Han clothing system, using simple lines to highlight the outline of the Wei-Jin clothing, without unnecessary decorations and colors, and the large black collar and skirt make the overall style stand out, showing the modernism of urban Han clothing. The black color itself is skinny, and with the narrow blouse and sleeves, it makes the figure look slimmer. Airplane Sleeves Song-style Set The design is based on the Song-style Hanfu costume, with a black cross-array for the airplane sleeves shirt, a full sequin for the Moxiong (抹胸), and hand-sewn cross-array decoration on the black skirt pleats. It has a wider…

The emperor is the most powerful person in ancient China. This article introduces the emperor hat and the Guanmian system in ancient China. History of Chinese ancient hat system -- Guanmian China is known as "the country of etiquette". The system of dress etiquette has a long history, and it has a very rich connotation and a complete system. In ancient China, hats were called "Yuanfu (元服)" and "Shoufu (首服)". As the "highest" and "first" part of the whole body dress, Shoufu occupies an important position. It is not only an important symbol to distinguish officials and people in ancient China, but also a necessary means to mark the official rank of rulers. It is said that the hat ornament was invented by the Yellow Emperor. In the beginning, it was not used to prevent cold and summer, but to mark the ruling power and noble status, so it was widely used by the bureaucratic ruling class. At this time, the headdress should be called "Guan (冠)" and "Mian (冕)". After that, with the establishment of the hierarchical order of ethics, a whole set of clothing system has gradually formed. Guan, in ancient times generally refers to the hat worn…

We often see in Chinese TV dramas or movies scenes of the emperor and his ministers discussing political affairs together (called Shangchao, 上朝), with the ministers standing or kneeling opposite the emperor in order of rank, dressed in tidy clothes (Chaofu). So, what is so special about the ministers' clothing? And are the different eras of Chaofu the same? What is the Chaofu? Name: Chaofu (朝服, cháo fú) Alias: Jufu (具服) Function: used at major ceremonies Succession and change: from Zhou to Ming dynasties Before the Zhou Dynasty, Chinese clothing was mainly made in one form, the upper Yi (衣) and the lower Chang (裳) system. The Book of Rites - Yuzao (礼记·玉藻, a chapter describing the ritual) recorded that "Chao Xuanduan (玄端), Xi Shenyi (深衣)", meaning that ministers were required to wear Xuanduan in the morning to attend the Shangchao, while worn Shenyi at home in the evening. The style and development of Chaofu in different dynasties The earliest Chaofu - Pibian Fu Judging from the literature, there were Chaofu as early as in the Zhou Dynasty. The first Chaofu was the Pibian Fu (皮弁服, pí biàn fú), which was made of fine white cloth, and the Yi and…

Hanfu wedding, which is wearing traditional Chinese clothing: Hanfu, and taking the traditional Chinese wedding system as the prototype. Modern people restore the traditional Chinese wedding, they roughly sum it up as follows The Zhou Hanfu wedding (周制婚礼), represented by the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties. Tang Hanfu wedding (唐制婚礼) represented by Wei, Jin, and Tang Dynasties. Ming Hanfu wedding (明制婚礼) represented by song and Ming Dynasties. The traditional Chinese Hanfu wedding ceremony is generally divided into three parts: pre-wedding ceremony, formal wedding ceremony, and post-wedding ceremony. As we all know, culture is the life of a nation, and etiquette is one of the main signs of all civilized nations and an important window of national culture. As the Chinese nation with a long civilization of 5000 years, attach great importance to marriage. The book of Zhouyi said: Only when there are heaven and earth can there be everything. Only when there is everything can there be men and women. Only when there are men and women can there be couples. Only when there are couples can there be fathers and sons. Only when there are fathers and sons can there be princes and ministers. Only when there are princes and…