In the ancient Chinese costume system, Hanfu sash and belt ornaments played a very important role, not only as a means of securing and decorating the garment, but also as a symbol of the wearer's status. In ancient times, officials wore Chaofu (朝服) when going to Shangchao (上朝). The Chaofu was the ancient official's uniform for political discussions, one of the important functions of Chaofu in ancient China was to distinguish between the ranks of superior and inferior through clothing. This distinction was mainly made through the three aspects of the Guan (冠, headwear), the color/Zhangwen (章纹) of the garment, and the belt ornaments. The belt ornaments on Chaofu, specifically the belt and the various types of pendant hanging from it, are mainly of the following types: jade pendants, Bixi (蔽膝), Yinshou (印绶), and Yufu/Yudai (鱼符/鱼袋). In ancient Chinese Chaofu, belt ornaments were a very important part, especially for men, as they were almost the only ornaments they wore and were important identity markers. The role of the belt ornament in expressing the wearer's rank was clearly and straightforwardly defined in the costume system during the Zhou dynasty, and was later enriched and refined through the ages. Hanfu Belt for…

The spread of culture is never an overnight process. As a traditional Chinese dress,  traditional Hanfu carries the spiritual pursuit and value orientation of the Chinese people. The appearance of traditional Hanfu in China Fashion Week is a major breakthrough in the culture of Hanfu, representing not only the attention of the Chinese audience, but also the hope to show the beauty of Hanfu to the world. At this year's China Fashion Week, Chu He Ting Xiang (楚和听香) has brought their brand-new product series, which combined the elements of Chinese Hanfu clothing with ancient light and shadow effects, handsome men and elegant women dressed in different styles and colors of Hanfu passed by on the stage, with the graceful Chinese gauze sleeves and skirts shimmering like water waves, looked fairy-like in the mix of lights. The show not only showed the beauty of the Hanfu itself, but also the harmonious atmosphere that is created between the multiple sets of Hanfu. Two main styles were on display: the traditional court Hanfu style, and the Han elements combined with Western-style. 1. Traditional court Hanfu style In the courtly style, the hanfu is mainly presented in solid colors. The wide sleeves and placket of…

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…

The last month has seen a very large number of Hanfu events, as well as the release of very many new Hanfu styles, especially those featured in the fashion runway shows. Hanfu styles that make it to the show are of high quality in terms of fabric, fit, and design. We've selected some of the most stunning styles from the recent shows, let's take a look at the latest Chinese clothing Hanfu style! Tang-style Hezi Qun & Daxiu Shan The hottest item on the show recently has to be the Tang style Hezi Qun (诃子裙, skirt ) in the picture of the beauty in tears. It not only looks full of senior, with gorgeous accessories as if back to the Tang Dynasty. The classic color matching, wear a full texture. Ginkgo Cat Winter Jiayi & Bijia Winter is getting closer and closer, and a nice winter Jiayi (夹衣) is sure to capture your heart in no time. A cute cat rolling around under a ginkgo tree on an autumnal day is a beautiful sight to behold in this autumnal orange Jiayi. The sleeves are adorned with a lovely lace border and the cuffs are decorated with little round pompoms. Whoever…

Over the years there has been a rise in the revival of Hanfu clothing, and more and more people are trying to wear it. Perhaps the first reaction to the mention of Hanfu will be that it is the clothing of the Han Dynasty, but in fact, Hanfu does not refer to Han Dynasty clothing alone, Hanfu is the short form of traditional Han national costume. In the thousands of years of history, it has carried the aesthetics of Chinese people's life, showing classical, subtle, light, and elegant to the fullest. There are more and more channels for us to learn about Hanfu, but I believe that many people were first introduced to Hanfu in Chinese historical dramas or movies. In recent years, the costumes and props in dramas and movies have become more and more exquisite, and many people have become interested in Hanfu in the process of watching the dramas. Today, we will get to know the classic female Hanfu costumes from the Tang, Song, and Ming periods through stills from several classic Chinese historical dramas. There are two types of Hanfu: (礼服, formal dress) and Changfu (常服, daily dress). The Lifu is worn on important occasions such…

Introduction: In recent years, more and more young people are wearing Hanfu clothing and walking confidently around city skyscrapers and tourist attractions. On traditional festivals, various kinds of cultural activities in Hanfu enrich the cultural connotation of traditional festivals in the form of festive folklore, cultural performances. As an important carrier of China's excellent traditional culture, modern Hanfu clothing has become one of the most distinctive ways for young people to express their cultural self-confidence and an important symbol for conveying China's excellent traditional culture to the world, through the creative transformation and innovative development of craftsmen. Modern Hanfu clothing: a dress system that embodies an ancient civilization The full name of Hanfu clothing is the traditional costume system of the Chinese nation. Modern Hanfu is a traditional national costume system built by modern people inheriting the basic features of ancient Hanfu, and the mainstream typical features can be summarized as: "Ping(平)Zhong(中)Jiao(交)You (右), Kuan(宽)Tuan(褖)He(合)Ying(缨)", which is not only a description of the appearance, but also contains the connotation closely related to Chinese culture, fully reflecting the Chinese costume advocating subtlety, restraint, solemnity, and stability. The first feature: "Ping (平, flat)" refers to the way of making Hanfu by folding and…

The Tang Dynasty (from 618 to 907) was extremely important in the history of China. Many Chinese TV dramas and movies have been filmed with the Tang Dynasty as the background. We have introduced the costume culture of the Tang Dynasty before, today we will show you the beautiful makeup and the history of the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty through the Hanfu drawing of illustrator @Yucha Guozi (御茶菓子) and the Hanfu model @Zhende Caicai (真的菜菜), present the stunning makeup and the history of the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty, and feel the aesthetic spirit of the Tang Dynasty which is diverse, confident and inclusive.   Early Tang dynasty: the first year of Wude: 618 AD (武德元年) Narrow-sleeved short garments were popular in the early Tang dynasty. The picture shows a double-bun maid, wearing a shawl collar, a half-sleeved garment with a long skirt, and a skinny shape.   Gaozong period of the Tang Dynasty: 628-683 AD (高宗时期) Next is a "woman in men's clothing", during the Tang dynasty, women often wore men's clothing. This is because during the period of Gaozong, society gradually became more elegant and open, and the body shape that was favored…

Girls are always very fond of some pink things because this color of clothes or toys looks cute and fits the psychological preferences of girls. And some pink Hanfu as well, Hanfu girls with this pink Hanfu look but also can show a special smaller and more adorable feeling. So today, let's go into the world of the traditional Chinese color, pink and feel the cultural blend and heritage behind it.    The Origin of Chinese Pink  Pink, or light red, is also known as "Tuihong" (退红 tuì hóng) in history.  "Pink" Chinese Dictionary: Light red, the color of red mixed with white. "Tuihong" Chinese Dictionary: Refers to pink. As a traditional Chinese color, it also has several nice nicknames: Fei color (妃色 fēi sè), Yangfei color (杨妃色 yáng fēi sè), Xiangfei color (湘妃色 xiāng fēi sè), and Feihong color (妃红色 fēi hóng sè). It is a color made of a mixture of red and white, often also described as pale red, but more accurately would be unsaturated, translucent, bright red, lighter than peach, and less red than Feihong, representing lovely, young, romantic, bright, soft, sexy, fond memories, and fanciful.   Pink, the Traditional Color of China  During the Han…

At the 16th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, the gathering of traditional Chinese clothing "Hanfu" becomes a beautiful scenery. CGTN reporter: Guo Meiping will take this opportunity to have the first experience of this gorgeous clothing. She also asked an industry expert: Huang Qiaoen - Founder of the Hanfu brand "Yuanshangiao" in advance to help her with the Hanfu experience at the"Chinese-style pavilion". Huang Qiaoen helped Guo choose the right Hanfu: "You are pretty tall, so a Hanfu in Ming Dynasty style probably suits you. Also, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so the outfit I'm recommending, exudes elements of this holiday." Guo asks: "What is the story behind the outfit I'm wearing?" "The outfit you are wearing is called 'Moon shining on the lake'. It's specifically designed for the Mid-Autumn Festival. You can find a lot of autumn elements on it." Huang starts to introduce this Ming-style Hanfu in detail. "The long gown you wear inside has a stand-up collar and surplice. The cloak is in the Ming Dynasty style and has a full moon at the back. There are also elements of chrysanthemum and Jade Rabbit, implying full happiness. We also added some cuter modern elements to the…

Today, we're sharing how to make a Hanfu clothing: Song Dynasty shirt. Let's DIY your own Hanfu. A Video explanation is available at the bottom of the article Sketch The characteristics of the Song-shirt are long sleeves and front opening. When wearing, the front can be folded. The length from the back center to the shoulder is 1/4 of the full length. For overlapping, 1/4BL(bustline)=25CM, armhole depth 23cm. Sleeves can be straight or narrow. Neckline width is 9cm, draw a vertical line in the direction of the hem at the shoulder neck points, i.e. the front. The front is almost straight. There's only a little radian around the corner of the neckline, you can make your front part bigger if you have enough fabric. Cut Prepare a piece of fabric firs. First, fold out the length of a garment along the direction of the weft line. Draw on the fabric at 1:1 size according to the layout you just drew. Cut the neckline, Be careful that the collar is a single layer, so don't cut the bottom layer off. Half of the body will be ready. Cut off the other half of the body symmetrically. Cut out two parts with…

The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, let's enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival dressing fashions of the ancients and see what can be applied to Chinese fashion trends. The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional festivals of Han Chinese people. As an important traditional festival in China and the Chinese cultural circle, the rich customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival are also reflected in all aspects of  Hanfu clothing, food, housing, and transportation. Mid-Autumn Festival elements The ancient idea of dressing is usually to decorate clothing and accessories with these patterned elements based on the corresponding festive elements. What can you think of about the festive elements of the Mid-Autumn Festival? In fact, although legends about the moon appeared a long time ago, and the custom of worshipping the moon was mentioned in the "Zhou Li (周礼)", there was no concept of the "Mid-Autumn Festival" at that time, and it was not until the Tang Dynasty that the most suitable day to appreciate the moon was set as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It was already in the Song Dynasty that the Mid-Autumn Festival and its customs and culture became popular. The Mid-Autumn Festival element in clothing was particularly typical of the…

What is the image that comes to your mind when you think of a Taoist robe? Is that a priest's robe? Or a Japanese cardigan? When we talk about traditional Chinese Hanfu, Taoist robes are usually referred to as one of the men's traditional Chinese costumes, also popular among the Ming Dynasty scholar's costumes. If there is any style of men's Hanfu that can be versatile, the robe must be the obvious choice. As you can see from its appearance, it is a very stylish Chinese man costume. Different styles of Taoist robes are suitable for people of all ages and temperaments, and Taoist robes with different clothing accessories will bring a completely different visual experience, which can be said to be the essential clothing for boys who are new to Hanfu. We'll start with a few photos to get a visual of the contemporary traditional Taoist robe. So let's learn more about the Daopao together! [Structure and History of the Taoist Robe] Taoist robe, once popular in the mid to late Ming Dynasty, developed from an earlier garment called "Zhe (褶)"; The collar shape is Jiaoling Youren (交领右衽), most collars will have an extra Huling (护领) sewn into them;…

If you like Hanfu, you may have seen all kinds of Hanfu jacket, But maybe you can't tell the difference between Zhiduo (直裰), Daopao (道袍), and Zhishen (直身), because they all look almost the same from the outside, but in fact, there are a lot of differences in the details, so let's get to know the "Zhiduo" today!   [Structure and History of the Hanfu Jacket: Zhiduo] Zhiduo (直裰, also be called 直掇), has several key features: The collar shape is Jiaoling Youren (交领右衽, mean: crossed collars, tying to the right), Can be sewn a Huling (护领, sewn-on the collar area, mostly white and varying in width, to protect the collar from wear and tear and stains. In ancient times, the Huling was easy to dismantle and often replaced. Most of the Huling in contemporary Hanfu costume is preserved as a traditional feature.) on the collar. The making method of Zhiduo: Tongcai (通裁, cut in one piece, no seams on top and bottom). Usually narrow sleeves, but also straight or pipa sleeves. It is knee-length, and the length of the garment and the width of the sleeves vary according to the wearer's needs. The body of the garment is slit…

Today's article introduces a Ming Dynasty style Hanfu suitable for summer, it is a sheer fabric parallel opening Hanfu shirt with a standing collar. Now let’s take a look at the history of this outfit and how to wear it.   History of Sheer Fabric Shirt In ancient China, it was quite common for men to be bare-chested during the summer, but of course, this was not the case for ladies, so they would wear fewer layers and sheer fabrics inside of their homes. You might have seen this particular style of Hanfu been called many different names in Chinese, so let’s first quickly go through these names and their origins. The standing collar was a popular element in women’s fashion during the late Ming Dynasty, so according to the naming conventions of the Ming Dynasty, this style can be described as "竖领对襟纱衫", which translates into sheer fabric parallel opening shirt with standing collar. Ladies commonly wore this inside of their homes or in private areas as it is sheer and informal. During the Qing Dynasty, this style was labeled as Pi Feng (披風), which is a type of outerwear, the materials used became thicker and heavier, making them more…

It is every woman's nature to love beauty, and modern women have a common hobby - buying jewelry, and when they see jewelry with good design, they are always delighted and want to buy it as soon as possible. Hanfu girls are no exception, and they often use different styles of Hanfu jewelry to match their Hanfu when they go out in Hanfu clothing. For women, Hanfu jewelry is the best weapon used to adorn themselves and shine in the crowd with elegance and beauty. But you may not realize it, the Sui and Tang dynasties' women were much more particular about Hanfu jewelry than we are today, especially the high officials and noblemen of the time. The aristocratic ladies in their gorgeous clothes, who dressed up every day like "a lotus flower", looked like a pair of beautiful paintings from afar. Archaeologists have studied many Hanfu jewelries that were unearthed during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and from behind those artifacts, they have discovered that the women who wore those gorgeous Hanfu clothing actually had a legendary life story that was hidden from the public. In the following pages, we will talk about the trend of the unearthed Sui…

Songku (宋裤) is a kind of traditional Chinese clothing, popular during the Song Dynasty, from year 960 to 1279. Let’s look at the different pieces and how to wear Hanfu - Songku.   1: Wear the undershirt for Songku This is a modern version of a Chinese women’s undershirt with beautiful lotus embroidery, it looks and functions just like a camisole, the adjustable straps make it more comfortable and easier to put on.   2: Wear the Songku This is called Songku, literally meaning Song Dynasty trousers, women generally wore a full-length skirt in ancient China, but during the Song Dynasty, these trousers were very popular. The original version consists of two separate pieces and is more complicated to put on and off, so there's an improved modern version.Original version Songku: The two layers are sewed together and have a zipper on the side, but there was no zipper in ancient China, and also adding this belt as an accessory. And to tie it, make a knot in the center, and then wrap it around each side several more times, then pull it through again while making a small loop and make it tight. Do the same for the other…

From August 15 to August 17, a wonderful Chinese Hanfu festival was held in Xiuwu (修武), a thousand-year-old ancient county. Thousands of years of history of the cultural rhyme in the ancient county, carrying a thousand years of Chinese heritage of Chinese Hanfu clothing, thousand years of the ancient county met the thousand years of Hanfu, the crowd to appreciate a cultural feast on the beauty. 01 The activity began, the ancient town is bustling with excitement, such pomp and circumstance make people excited. Entering the town from the north gate, the empty square is already crowded with people, excited and curious voices can be heard from time to time, many of them were dressed in elaborate Hanfu, the blend of modern and ancient charm, condensed into a unique scenery. 02 At the opening ceremony, the audience was enthusiastic, under gorgeous lights, dancers dancing, so that the audience in the dance to feel the millennium of the ancient charm of Xiuwu, all let us feel a feast for the eyes and ears, but also feel the elegant beauty of the Chinese costume, the beauty of tolerance, all show the charm of China. Afterward, the Ancient Style Parade began, with models…

The full name of Hanfu is "traditional Han clothing", also known as Han Clothes, Han Costume and Chinese Dress, which were worn from Emperor Huang's reign to the middle of the 17th century (late Ming and early Qing dynasties). It is the embodiment of China's "Clothes on the Crown" and "State of Manners", and carries the outstanding craftsmanship and aesthetics of the Han nationality, such as dyeing, weaving, and embroidery, and has inherited more than 30 Chinese intangible cultural heritages and protected Chinese arts and crafts. Hanfu Supermodel Competition Inaugurate On August 8, 2020, on the occasion of the state celebration of Qiannan, the Duyun Hanfu Model Competition will be held. Hanfu Supermodel Competition Highlights  According to the Records of the Grand Historian of China, "Ancient Chinese clothing was made by the Yellow Emperor" and "Before the Yellow Emperor, there were no clothes and houses. And the Yellow Emperor made houses, clothes, funerals, and burials, so all the people were spared the difficulty of survival." The earliest appearance of Chinese dress would have been during the Yin Shang period before there was any archaeological physical support for the age. About 5,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period of the Yangshao culture…

Nowadays, more and more people like Hanfu, and Hanfu is gradually accepted by everyone, few people still think that Hanfu is just "the costume of the Han Dynasty", but how much do you know about the history of Hanfu from the Western Zhou to the Ming Dynasty? We often see Hanfu in movies and TV shows, such as the "Serenade of Peaceful Joy", in which the emperor and officials love to wear round-necked robes, while the women mostly wear Beizi and Moxiong, all from the Song Dynasty. But this is only one branch of the Hanfu, and today we will talk about the costume of the Han people from an earlier dynasty.   Hanfu in Western Zhou There is a familiar book, Book of Odes, which contains poems that people loved to sing during the western Zhou and before, and in these poems, the original beauty of the Hanfu can be found. For example: "祁祁如云 (qiqiruyun)": it is that the woman's garments are as white as the clouds. Western Zhou loved natural beauty, especially for women, who wore white dresses, as well as white yarn at ceremonies and weddings. But the interesting thing is that men at that time loved…