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History of Traditional Chinese Eyebows Makeup - Material & Shape
The history of traditional Chinese eyebrows makeup can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period(770 to 476 B.C.). There is a verse in "Chu Ci" that says "Black-painted eyebrows and white-powdered cheeks(粉白黛黑,施芳泽之).", which means that women were wearing powder, drawing eyebrows and rouge at that time. Traditional Chinese Eyebows Tools Eyebrow tools are crucial. Unlike modern eyebrow pencils, eyebrow powders, eyebrow cream, etc., there are a wide variety of tools to choose from. But the ancients were still creative with their limited tools. Before there was a specific material for eyebrow painting, Dai (黛), it was mainly used to draw eyebrows with burnt willow sticks, which women used to burn and apply to their eyebrows. The earliest material used to paint eyebrows was Dai, a black mineral also known as "Shi Dai (石黛)". Stone inkstones for grinding stone Dai are found in Han tombs, which means that this cosmetic was already in use in the Han Dynasty. Before paint eyebrows, stone Dai had to be ground on the stone inkstone to make it into powder, and then water was added to mix it. In addition to black color, there is also a dark gray material for painting… -
The Most Classic Tang Dynasty Hanfu Look - in the National Treasure
National Treasure (国家宝藏) can be said to be one of the must-see programs for lovers of traditional Chinese culture in recent years. In the last three seasons, the program teamed up with museums around China to present a large number of Chinese treasures and relics for viewers, telling their past and present, bringing contemporary people closer to historical relics. The Chinese traditional costumes - hanfu, that appear in the program are fully restored according to history, allowing viewers to appreciate the most authentic historical costumes of China. Such as Princess Wencheng, played by Yang Zi in the third episode of the third season, telling the story of her past life and present life, which has attracted a lot of attention. In addition, Yang Zi's Princess Wencheng styling broke the audience's inherent impression of Tang Dynasty costumes, and was even called the new template for cdrama costumes. 01 Styling Origins In fact, Yang Zi made such a stunning appearance, thanks to the program's restoration of history. In the program, Yang Zi did not wear a Tibetan robe, but a red + gold Banbi high waist ruqun hanfu. The first appearance, there are many viewers wondering, why Yang Zi since wearing… -
Top 10 Traditional Chinese Outfits Loved by Hanfu Fans 2021
Have you bought hanfu in 2021? Which hanfu styles are your favorite? Here's a list of the popular traditional Chinese outfits - hanfu of 2021 for you. Includes 4 Tang Dynasty hanfu, 1 Song Dynasty hanfu, 5 Ming Dynasty hanfu. Tang Style 1 Each color scheme is super fresh, the whole body is Tencel chiffon fabric, skin-friendly and comfortable, drape enough, the upper body is thin, suitable for spring and summer season. 2 This set of Tang Beizi's print fresh and elegant, inside the round neck shirt goose yellow solid color, thin, not suitable for single wear. One-piece inter-color skirt, skirt printed with gold flower pattern, the whole set of fresh and elegant and more everyday. 3 Unlike other Tang style hanfu dresses, this style is more colorful, with a multicolor inter-color skirt plus a two-color blouse with a dark pattern underlining, the whole is understated and lively, full of details. 4 Qixiong Shanqun style has always been popular. And broadcast of drama "The Long Ballad" and "Luoyang", also set off a tang wind boom. The overall fresh and elegant, soft chiffon fabric, light and breathable, drape enough. Song Style 5 The whole set of… -
5 Important Hanfu Festivals That Hanfu Lover Must Konw
The number of Hanfu festivals and Hanfu events has gradually risen over the past decade or so of Hanfu revival. Not only in China, but also around the world, Hanfu enthusiasts organize hanfu day from time to time. Hanfu events are not only an important channel for more people to learn about hanfu, but also a great way for Hanfu lovers to meet like-minded people and discuss traditional culture together. In this article, we have compiled 5 relatively important hanfu festivals (hanfu day) for you. Flower Festival (花神节) The Flower Festival, commonly known as the "Flower God Festival", is held on the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar. Wearing hanfu is one of the traditional customs to celebrate the festival. The Flower Festival is a very important traditional folk festival in Han Chinese. The exact timing is related to the early or late flowering season in different places. Whenever it comes to the Flower Festival, hanfu lovers will wear hanfu and hold a ceremony to worship the Flower God. Chinese National Costume Day (Hanfu Day) The Chinese National Costume Day (华服日), also known as Hanfu Day, is celebrated on the third day of the… -
The Unique Spirit of Martial Arts in Sword Snow Stride
"Sword Snow Stride", a martial arts cdrama, is an epic of the growth of a man's spirit and strength. The series is based on the growth of Xu Feng Nian (徐凤年), the unconventional, free-spirited son of King of Northern Liang. It combines various elements of martial arts, fantasy, and power, and conspiracy to show the hero's unbridled blood and vitality in pursuit of freedom, responsibility, and love, as well as the resulting spiritual growth and change. In the end, Xu Fengnian grows up to be the qualified successor of the King of Northern Liang. A Wonderful Adaptation of the Original This drama is based on the novel of the same name by the writer Feng Huo Xi Zhu Hou (烽火戏诸侯), with an original of more than 4.5 million words and a large number of original fans. Because of the novel's many characters, complex clues, and peculiar scenes and plots, original fans all consider it an extremely difficult novel to be adapted. "Sword Snow Stride" has drawn the attention of countless fans of the original novel since it started airing. Even if the level of adaptation of the drama is high, it is difficult to meet the imagination of all… -
Hanfu vs Qipao, Cheongsam: What’s the Difference?
Hanfu vs Qipao, both are excellent representatives of traditional Chinese costumes. Hanfu (汉服), Han national traditional costume. Qipao (旗袍, cheongsam), the women's clothing of the Republican era. Whenever traditional Chinese clothing is mentioned, the cheongsam is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But with the expanding influence of Hanfu, a costume that better represents Chinese history is being preferred by more and more people. What exactly are the differences between the two costumes? 1. Hanfu vs Qipao in Different Origins Origin of Hanfu Ancient hanfu was the traditional clothing and accessory system of the Han Chinese from the time of the Yellow Emperor to the middle of the 17th century AD (late Ming and early Qing dynasties). Origin of cheongsam Cheongsam was formed in the 1920s and later became the most common women's clothing at that time, being one of the most splendid phenomena and forms in China's long-standing dress culture. The controversy of the origin of cheongsam There are still many controversies about the definition of cheongsam and the time of its production, focusing on the following. 1. It is believed that cheongsam is developed directly from the robe of Qing Dynasty. 2. It is believed… -
History of Chinese Traditional Filigree Inlay Art
The magnificent filigree inlay, representing the pinnacle of precious metal production technology, from the old days dedicated to the court, to nowadays spread to the folk, there has been a lot of people contact, wear filigree inlay products, and for its exquisite and intricate technology by. What is Filigree Inlay? Filigree inlay (花丝镶嵌), also known as "fine gold craft", is a long-established traditional Chinese handicraft technique, mainly used in the production of ancient Chinese royal jewelry, by the combination of "filigree" and "inlay" two production techniques. Filigree refers to drawing gold and silver into fine wire, using filling and weaving techniques to make crafts. Inlay refers to the hammering of gold and silver flakes into vessels, and then burin out the pattern, set with pearls or gemstones, and become. As one of the "Eight Unique Skills of Yanjing", the art of filigree mosaic was included in China's national intangible cultural heritage list in June 2008. The objects that can be applied with filigree inlay can be divided into three categories. The first category is jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches, pendants, cufflinks, etc. The second category is the display category, mainly indoor decorative items, such as hanging scroll, vase,… -
Hanfu in 2077? Post-95 Girl Made Cyberpunk Style Chinese Clothes
The inspiration for this set of photos came from a Qing Dynasty Qianlong porcelain now in the National Museum of China. It was made in Jingdezhen for Haiyan Hall in the Yuanmingyuan Park, and only one survives. The whole artwork contains the meaning of "the sea is calm and the river is clear, and the country is peaceful", and is beautifully crafted and painted, symbolizing the peak of the Qianlong period porcelain! On top of that, this blogger combines traditional elements with cyberpunk style, combining ancient national treasures with futuristic science fiction, a cyan Qing costume, a beautiful Tian-tsui crown, and golden nail guards to show luxury! The focus is on some details of the face, the appearance of the two swallows decorated, the face of the painted lines are all exquisite and sharp, just a few strokes to highlight the taste of the future of technology! Such a creative realization, the effect is really great! And this is not the only wonderful work of this treasure blogger, today we will introduce you to @Lao Ba (老八捌) and her fantastic creations! Hanfu + Futuristic Elements Ideas The idea of combining traditional hanfu with technology and the future has been… -
5 Reasons Why Was Cdrama Fengqi Luoyang Such a Huge Hit?
Have you watched the cdrama "Fengqi Luoyang" yet? In recent days, it has ushered in the final ending, as the last surprise in 2021, Fengqi Luoyang can be described as a good drama with a conscience to interpret the oriental aesthetics. https://youtu.be/WLoLXjZec5s The following we from the scene, props, costumes, makeup, and other dimensions in the drama to see how "Fengqi Luoyang" is outstanding. Scene in Fengqi Luoyang "Fengqi Luoyang" is about a suspenseful story that takes place in the ancient city of Luoyang during the Tang Dynasty, three different classes of Luoyang people work together to solve the case, looking to reveal the truth behind the scenes, and the plot is fast-paced. In order to restore the divine capital of the Tang Dynasty Luoyang, the art scenes of the whole drama are set with great care, each frame is as beautiful as a picture. The important scenes in the drama are all built in real, covering a total area of over 40,000 square meters, with more than 100 restored scenes. The 14,000 square meters of the Nanshi, the streets and alleys, a brick and a tile are all efforts, feel the creative team of the ancient Luoyang city… -
Dance Millennium: The Best Chinese Dance Program for 2021
Following the "Tang Palace Night Banquet" of the Spring Festival Gala, "Luo Shen Shui Fu" of the Dragon Boat Festival, "Long Men Jin Gang" of the Double Seventh Festival, and "You Feng Lai Yi" of the Double Ninth Festival, Henan TV brought a masterpiece with more than 40 million plays! Tens of thousands of people scored 9.9 for it, and it is the new dance variety show "Dance Millennium (舞千年)" launched by Henan TV and Bilibili. The cultural drama dance program created by Henan TV and Bilibili is focused on telling Chinese stories through dance. The 5 dance recommending officers disguise themselves as historical figures, travel through the 4 most representative cultural periods in Chinese history, search for the most beautiful music and dance in ancient and modern times, and enshrine the dance book "Shi Er Feng Wu Zhi", tell the story of China with dance programs created by top 13 Chinese dance companies, and discuss the beauty of Chinese dance together. ---Positioning of Dance Millennium New Model + New Content The innovation and high quality of Dance Millennium have gained a large and loyal audience. If Henan TV's "Chinese Festival" series breaks through the traditional gala structure, the… -
Hanfu Making(13) - Improved Hanfu Cutting & Sewing Patterns
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… -
3 Colorful Winter Hanfu Wearing Styling for You
When it comes to winter, everyone's choice of clothing color scheme may focus on black, white and gray, or darker colors that are grayish. But in traditional hanfu winter wear, you can be as imaginative as you want, whether it's the color scheme or the pattern design. Take a look at these three winter hanfu wearing styling and let them inspire your winter hanfu matching! Look 1 Generally speaking, wearing clothes with lower color purity will highlight the merits of the features, the first set using lotus root pink color scheme, breaking the gray winter a touch of mild bright color. The pattern is inspired by the Ming dynasty Shu brocade pattern - diamond lattice flower group pattern brocade, meaning auspicious and reunion. The Duan Ao with a standing collar generally makes the wearer long and slender, highlighting the beauty of the body. The fabric is made of high-grade double-sided tweed fabric, warm and comfortable, girlish. Baidie skirt using silk embroidery thread, embroidered all over the skirt, the thread quality is soft, excellent luster, the surface is silky smooth. The planets with the track and snowflakes intertwined play, winter atmosphere is also warm and harmonious. The embroidery of the… -
What is Traditional Chinese Makeup?
The history of Chinese women's make-up is very long. After the rotation of dynasties, the traditional Chinese makeup has changed with the development of the times, reflecting the changes in customs and thoughts in each era. We will prepare a series of articles to introduce traditional Chinese makeup. Ancient traditional Chinese makeup Throughout the ages, women have different ways and methods to make themselves more beautiful. Compared with the modern, ancient women are more conservative and implicit, but they also have their own set of "secret weapons". As early as in the cultural relics unearthed in the Warring States period, it can be seen from them that at that time, women had the habit of thrushing and use rouge. That is to say, more than 2000 years ago in China, cosmetics had appeared. Of course, ancient China was an agricultural society, always in a state of self-sufficiency, and cosmetics were no exception. At that time, cosmetics were mainly made of pure natural plant and animal oils, and some natural spices were added. The general production process includes boiling, fermentation, filtration, etc. compared with the modern cosmetics production process, it is still relatively simple. Therefore, compared with modern women, ancient… -
How to Match Pantone's Color of 2022 - Very Peri in Your Hanfu
Since the epidemic, what exactly is the color that can give a refreshing feeling? PANTONE gave their answer: Very Peri, which has a very beautiful Chinese name 长春花蓝 (periwinkle blue). How to integrate it in your 2022 hanfu wear, follow Han Time to find out. Pantone's Color of 2022 - Very Peri Just a few days ago, PANTONE announced the color of the year 2022, Very Peri. Very Peri is not a conventional color, but a blend of more than two colors. Perhaps it is the presence of the fantasy personality of Metaverse and the color of COVID-19, but it gives it a sense of the times to rise to the occasion and meet the newness of everything. Some people call it purple-blue, simple and straightforward, but also shows that it is between blue and purple, a blend of purple elegance, blue quiet. In fact, this color also carries a sense of haze, which makes people fall into it. Very Peri, should be a representative of warmth and sensuality. In China, periwinkle is kind of a greenhouse flower, like sunshine, fear of moisture, if maintain the appropriate temperature and ventilation, then the four seasons can be planted. In the… -
4 Christmas Elements Hanfu Styling Ideas for 2021
It's Christmas soon, and everywhere is full of cheerful atmosphere! Today, we'll share with you 4 Christmas-themed hanfu. The design of styling one is very ingenious, the combination of bunny and Christmas elements, especially cute and festive. The Bijia with fluff has a sense of winter atmosphere. The dark green Mamian Qun, with the theme of "deer, plum blossoms, and lanterns", looks great. Bijia's fur trim design is very unique, is the feeling of moose. Christmas deer pattern is very delicate. Mamian Qun also uses the Christmas elements, super in line with the scene, the overall sense of atmosphere full! This Ming Hanfu set is mainly in green color, and there is a cute little embroidery of Christmas elements on the body, which is cute and eye-catching. The lower skirt with white woven gold Mamian, both the atmosphere and suitable for daily wear. -
3 Fashion Modern Hanfu Look for Your Everyday Wear
With the gradual development of hanfu in the current society, there are already many hanfu lovers who have started to integrate it into their lives. Not only is it very everyday, but it is also fashionable and atmospheric. So how to wear such a modern hanfu for everyday wear? Let's take a look at it together. Style 1 Song Hanfu: Long shirt + Pleated skirt Needless to say, Song-style hanfu has always been synonymous with everyday because its shape and style are particularly like modern fashion, and the length and width of the sleeves are also very suitable. It's more with a touch of literary sense, very suitable for summertime. [Song hanfu dressing analysis] The outermost layer of this hanfu set is a lapel long shirt imitation of Chang Gan Si excavated artifacts style, which has short sleeves, perfect for summer, and the whole is very loose and elegant. The innermost layer is the song Moxiong, and the following is a pleated skirt. The overall color of the dress uses a combination of dark blue and black and red, quite a classical sense. This style of hanfu is perfect for girls who usually have a more literary temperament, but… -
Hanfu Making(12) - Yisan Cutting & Sewing Patterns
This section contains Yisan (曳撒, yì sǎn). Size range: 165/88A to 185/104A. Please read the introduction of the topic and how to use this guide in advance. Introduction Yisan is one of the costumes of the Ming Dynasty, evolving from the Yuan Dynasty Bian Xian Ao (辫线袄), but it is still part of the hanfu system because it has a cross collar and has long been incorporated with Han Chinese elements. The shape of Yisan is very special. The front part is cut and sewn separately, the upper garment is short from the front, and the lower garment with pleats is connected at the waist. The back part is cut as a whole, the length is equal to the front garment length plus the lower garment length, and there are no pleats like other long garments. There is hem on both sides of Yisan, also called "Er (耳)" Yisan was mostly worn by military officials or members of the imperial family in the Ming Dynasty, and could be used as riding clothes, and one of the main uniforms of the Jingyiwei officers was Yisan. The fabric color of Yisan was usually red, blue, dark green, etc., and could be embroidered… -
A Guide to Identifying the Hairstyles of Tang Dynasty Female Figurines
In museums, we can often see many female figurines from the Tang Dynasty. In this article, we will select some of the common female figurines to introduce their hairstyles. Duo Ma Ji (堕 马 髻) Duo Ma Ji is perhaps one of the most familiar hairstyles of the Tang Dynasty. In fact, this name already appeared in the Han Dynasty, but the exact form of Duo Ma Ji in the Han Dynasty is still uncertain. The name was used during the Tang Dynasty to describe a bun that was tilted to one side. The shape of the Duo Ma Ji is the hair falls between the ears and is combed towards the face, and the bun is not located in the middle of the head, but to the side. It is also known as the "Pao Jia Ji". This kind of bun is especially common in the late Tang Dynasty. In the famous "Lady Guoguo's Spring Outing", you can see the image of woman wearing the Duo Ma Ji. Wo Duo Ji (倭堕髻) Wo Duo Ji also has the form of double sideburns holding the face, with single or multiple buns placed on top of the head from… -
7 Cute and Comfy Winter Hanfu Outfits in 2022
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,… -
How the Ancient Chinese Wear to Stay Warm in the Winter
With winter approaching, what to wear to keep warm is a top priority. Why not take a look at how the ancient Chinese wear to kept warm? The thinnest winter coat - paper clothes Did the ancients enjoy the winter with wine and food, wearing mink and fox fur? Perhaps slightly different from the Chinese drama, that is just the illusion created by the rich people, in fact, before the popularity of cotton, there were also paper clothes in history. Zhi Qiu (纸裘, paper clothes), as the name implies, it is made of paper mulberry, rattan paper, and other paper made of clothing, since the emergence of the Wei and Jin, to the Tang and Song dynasties, began to be popular on a large scale in the folk. According to historical records, at that time, the poor people suffered from war and were displaced, so they made paper clothes to protect themselves from the cold due to the lack of cloth. The low cost of paper materials, easy to obtain, so it can be widely popular. Not only did the people favor paper clothes, there was also a group of people who liked to wear paper clothes, namely monks.…