The Hanfu worn in different dynasties, though similar, ranged in its own characteristics based on the dynasty. The article I am writing will hopefully help you understand the similarities and differences between clothing and hanfu throughout the timeline of dynasties. I will also show you how it has changed compared to modern hanfu.
- Xia (Hsia) Dynasty ca. 2100-1600 BCE
- Shang Dynasty ca. 1600-1050 BCE
- Zhou (Chou, pronounced "Joe") Dynasty
- 3.1 Western Zhou (ca. 1046-771 BCE)
3.2 Eastern Zhou (ca. 771-256 BCE)
Confucius (ca. 551-479 BCE)
Warring States Period (ca. 475-221 BCE)
Qin (Ch'in, pronounced "chin") Dynasty/
Qin Shihuangdi dies, 210 BCE
Han Dynasty
Western/Former Han (206 BCE-9 CE)
Confucianism officially established as basis for Chinese state by Han Wudi (r. 141-86 BCE)
Eastern/Later Han (25-220 CE)
Six Dynasties Period
Three Kingdoms (220-265 CE)
Jin Dynasty (265-420 CE)
Period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties (386-589 CE)
Cao Wei, Shu Han, Dong Wu