When we're wearing our Hanfu, photos can capture precious, beautiful moments for us. So how do you make clever use of props and scenes to take Hanfu pictures that catch the eye? Chinese Hanfu  Photo Pose Series Paper umbrella Paper umbrellas are an essential prop in Chinese costume photography, and we've written about paper umbrella photography before. Suitable for both men and women. Standing in the sun, paper umbrella leaning on the shoulder, one hand in front of the body, Then a gentle style photo is finished. The overall color of this Chinese Hanfu is light and gentle, quite beautiful, the collar exquisite cut-out gold buckle, although small, but add some lively meaning, the hem is decorated with strings of pearls, walking with the pace will sway, full of spirituality. Sit on the ground, put the paper umbrella on your shoulder, then a pretty photo is finished. Wine jug This Chinese Hanfu is simple and generous in color, the bandage on the hands are even more sharp and refreshing, hold up the wine gourd, turn around, tilt your head, and close your eyes, that's a great photo! The elegant color, set off the handsome man's look, one hand holding the wine…

In the past two years, "Hanfu" has become more and more popular, with more and more people wearing Chinese costume on the streets. People's acceptance of Chinese Hanfu has also increased, but most of them are women wearing Hanfu, what about boys? What is a suitable Chinese outfit for boys? Today, I'd like to introduce some Chinese outfit for boys. Cool type With the golden ginkgo leaves floating in the wind in late autumn and the purple swallow floating on the flowing clouds in the South as the patterns, it implies the feelings of the chivalrous people. Slim design, stable atmosphere, both classical charm, and fashion elements, with a light yellow fingertip ginkgo leaf with a naturally free and easy atmosphere. Elegant type Unique pine needle, cloud pattern, crane, Taiji pattern, simple lines make up a unique and interesting pattern, and the overall collocation is unified. Chivalrous type The embroidered patterns, mainly chrysanthemum and orchid, with light colors, combine the elegance of men with the tenacity of chrysanthemum, combining hardness with softness, forming the spiritual solar term of men. The cuff bandage design is more neat and free, with simple hair strap, it is fresh and clean, with a sword…

Samfu means shirt and trousers, also called samku in mandarin, is based on traditional female costumes worn in ancient China. Some of the most popular samfu styles are from the Song, Ming, and Qing eras. Those who have studied China traditional clothing say it is a turning point in history and reflects the change of ancient Chinese women's life and social status, before the appearance of samfu, women rarely wore pants outside. Traditional Samfu Suit Now we know that it's a traditional light suit consisting of a shirt (or a jacket) with a high collar and loose trousers/pants, worn by ancient Chinese women. It's the first time that Chinese people has been able to create samfu suit in Song dynasty. The traditional samfu's top, inheriting the style of Tang dynasty clothing, dignified and retro style, beautiful and pure, which makes ladies feel extremely comfortable and natural. Put on this exquisite shirt, decorate the charming woman, show an unspeakable beauty of graceful. Traditional samfu's pants consist of colorfully embroidered patterns and peplum; not long afterwards, loose-fitting, solid color simple style pants became popular nationwide - is very similar to the current wide-leg pants Samfu vs Hanfu Hanfu, also known as Hanzhuang,…

It's the season when everything is reviving and flowers are blooming. Let's welcome the bright spring together with the beautiful Hanfu. Today, I'd like to introduce some girls Hanfu style suitable for spring. Gradation Color Gradient color Hanfu is the first choice! The fusion and transition of various colors are full of mysterious and romantic atmosphere, which is absolutely beautiful. Candy-colored The candy-colored Hanfu is a very young color system, giving people a gentle and clear feeling. Fresh color Spring and summer season must be fresh blue, green, not only visually will show temperament, and will also make people happy! Eye-catching accessories In addition to the beautiful Hanfu, the appropriate accessories are also the necessary small things to wear.

We all know that modern soccer originated in England, but the Chinese argue that more than a thousand years ago, in our country, this type of sport was already being practiced. Is it true? In ancient times, did the Chinese also practice sports similar to the contemporary ones, and were they the same as the sports practiced in the Western world? In this article, we will take you on a journey through time to go back to the time of Chinese ancestors. With them, we will learn about the sports of ancient China. Cuju: Chinese soccer One fine day about a thousand years ago, in the imperial enclosure of Bianliang, capital of the Song Empire, a prince was playing "soccer" with his servants, striving to demonstrate his skills in handling the ball with his feet. Suddenly, a ball flew towards him like a flash of lightning and, as the prince could not contain it, it landed outside the field. At that moment, a servant who was passing by with a box in his hand, nimbly picked up the ball, and before it fell to the ground, returned it to the prince. The prince was amazed at his reflexes. This man,…

Wuxia clothing is a fantasy martial arts garment, and also called as xianxia clothing in immortal wuxia novels. In most cases, Wuxia clothes are made specifically for filming movies and costume TV series, so there are many kinds. Martial arts clothing is based on the traditional Chinese Hanfu Version (loose fit design and is worn left over right), but it is not a simple copy. Because there are few strict textual research on historical clothes, and designers can freely design them, most of the martial arts clothes we see in the film do not exist in history. Strictly speaking, it is a kind of modern clothing. Many excellent wuxia films and ancient Chinese dramas have good appearance, kungfu movements, and dancing beauty design. They keep innovating in following the ancient culture, the background of the times, the character's personality, etc. Both fabric selection and color matching are carefully designed to ultimate beauty and strive for perfection. It can be said that wuxia clothing is exquisite modern art. So let's explore the fantastic martial arts world through these beautiful wuxia clothes. 1. Xianxia Clothing Taoist xianxia novel is a new kind of novel style in recent years. It grew out of…

In recent years, with the increasing popularity of traditional Hanfu, many elements of cartoon / TV series have been integrated into Hanfu, often bringing people different surprises. Hanfu & Cartoon When it comes to the joint works of cartoon and Hanfu, I have to mention Xia Da (夏达). Her "Chang Gexing (长歌行)" is very popular. And this design comes from the illustration of the heroine "long song" when she was young. The reduction of bird embroidery pattern is also very high. Xiada's other comic book "Shi Yilu (拾遗录)" also released the corresponding style of Hanfu. The light purple round neck robe carries the heroism of women. Two Qixiong Ruqun style show the Tang Dynasty girl's lively spirit full of dynamic performance, and comic contrast, the reduction is also good. Hanfu & TV series Last year's fire "The longest day in Chang'an" made many people yearn for the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty. The following 5 sets of cooperative Hanfu can let you experience the charm of the Tang Dynasty. Similarly, the popular TV series "The story of Ming Lan" also launched the corresponding Hanfu. Put on these styles of Hanfu, can't help but make people think of the wonderful…

Moe (抹额), a kind of Chinese traditional clothing accessories, was popular in the Ming Dynasty. Moe tied on the forehead, usually decorated with embroidery or pearl jade. The application of Moe in the ancient army In the Tang Dynasty, Moe often appeared on the warrior's forehead. On the murals of the tomb of Prince Zhang Huai in the Tang Dynasty, there are warriors wearing red Moe. In the written records at that time, the word "Moe" appeared. Li He, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, once wrote a poem describing the drill of the water army: "water splashes on the Moe, flags, and drums will greet the tide at night." In the Five Dynasties, there was a "military Moe" clause. At that time, different colors were used as marks in the military to distinguish different armies. Moe - the mystery of women's beauty In the Song Dynasty, it was more used by women who loved beauty. Women's Moe in Song Dynasty became more exquisite in production. Historical materials also recorded that "ordinary families can't decorate jewelry, clothes, earrings, Moe and so on with pearls". Although women of ordinary status are not allowed to decorate Moe with pearls, their Moe styles…

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…

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…

With the rise of Hanfu culture, more and more people like Hanfu, and many people want to try to wear Hanfu once. Today, I'd like to introduce some Chinese Hanfu styles to look slim, so that maybe you can avoid the trouble of selection. 01 - Tan-collar If I say what is the thinnest shape in all the Hanfu, the first thing I think about is the Tan-collar (坦领). This is a form of the Tang Dynasty. Now many stores have also made recovery suits. Wearing these recovered Tan-collar is really like putting the whole Tang Dynasty's prosperous atmosphere on them, which looks very luxurious. The upper half of the Tan-collar Hanfu is composed of two jackets with a large neckline, one Banbi (半臂), and one long sleeve, so it will be more layered. For girls, Tan-collar is really friendly. 02 - Ming's long shirt In addition to the Tang's Tan-collar, the Ming's long shirt also looks slim. Although most of the Ming's Han suits are very loose, they don't look bloated at all. Because the general length of the long shirt can reach the knee a little bit up. Compared with the coat, this length is relatively long. In…

The ancient Chinese wedding dress, FengguanXiapei (凤冠霞帔), is the most secret dream of many ancient girls. In classical literary works and our imagination, FengguanXiapei often represents the conclusion of a good marriage, which is the most classic Chinese wedding dress. 1. What is "Fengguan"? Fengguan is the most solemn headdress in the Ming Dynasty. It is famous for its Phoenix-like ornaments. Fengguan had taken shape in the Han Dynasty. According to the records of historical materials, when the Empress Dowager participated in the sacrificial activities, she would wear jade ornaments in the shape of Phoenix. After the Han Dynasty, the headdress of Phoenix has been very popular. From the Song Dynasty, Fengguan was officially designated as the dress of Mingfu (命妇, women with titles in ancient times). When attending the important ceremony, Fengguan was needed. Apart from the dragon and phoenix, the gem is also an important part of Fengguan. According to the objects unearthed, the twelve dragon and nine phoenix crowns of the empress Xiaojing (孝靖皇后), including one hundred and twenty-one precious stones (fifty-three ruby, sixty-two sapphires, four emeralds and two pieces of topaz). Fengguan was a luxury that all the women of the Ming Dynasty longed for at that…

On the first day of the first lunar month, Deng Jie, 23, from Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province in central China, visited her grandmother's home in a red Hanfu embroidered with red clouds and bright yellow wool. Hanfu is the traditional costume of Han nationality, which was formed in the main residential area of Han nationality in ancient times. Deng's costume has the style of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It's a traditional Chinese costume to send new year's greetings to the elderly at home during the Spring Festival. For Deng Jie, wearing Hanfu can add some classical flavor to the custom. Nowadays, more and more young people take Hanfu as part of their daily clothes. They say that they wear Hanfu clothes to express their appreciation for their traditions and to be connected with their roots. They even want to promote Hanfu as mainstream fashion. Passion for Hanfu "Every time I wear a Hanfu, I feel at ease." Deng said She has been obsessed with traditional clothes for nearly 10 years and wears Hanfu every day. "The first time I saw Hanfu was in a TV series." Deng tried to duplicate the look of various Chinese clothes she saw…

Beizi (褙子), a kind of traditional Chinese attire, began in the Sui Dynasty, both men and women can wear it. The style of Beizi is mainly straight collar and Duijin, with no stitching from the armpit on both sides. It is often worn outside other clothes. Popular in Song and Ming Dynasties.   Origin and development of Beizi Beizi began in the Sui Dynasty. There are two ways of saying about the origin of the name of Beizi, one is Beizi means that when a person walks, his back should be straight to support his back and body; the other is the clothes that Beizi used to wear by servant, because the servant often stands behind the mistress, so gets the name. In the Song Dynasty, both the queen and the nobility, as well as the maidservants and ordinary people, all liked to wear Beizi. At the same time, it is also the formal dress of women in the Song Dynasty. Style Song Dynasty In the Song Dynasty, there were three kinds of collar styles: straight collar style was worn by women; slant cross collar style; round collar style was worn by men on formal occasions. The length of the…

Bijia (比甲) is a kind of Chinese outfit, it is a sleeveless and collarless vest, with two sides split to the knee. Its style is longer than that of the later vest, generally to the hip or knee, some longer, less than a ruler (about 33 cm long) from the ground. The main function is to keep warm, the advantage is very convenient, Bijia popular in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. Origin & Development of Bijia Bijia was designed and made by the empress of Kublai Khan (the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty). At the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, Bijia was worn by the emperor, and later gradually became popular among the people. Since the application of buttons in clothes appeared in the Yuan Dynasty, buttons have also been used in Bijia, which is more convenient and compact to wear. This is a new change in traditional Chinese outfits. Shape & Wear Style of Bijia In the Yuan Dynasty, Bijia was sleeveless and collarless, and the back of the garment was longer than the front, with two buttons made of thread on each side of the split, it was originally designed for the convenience of riding. The front chest…

Chinese silk dress has a history of thousands of years in China. Wearing a silk dress has become a symbol of wealth and status. Silk is a special product of China. The ancient Chinese working people invented and produced silk products on a large scale, which opened the first large-scale trade exchange between the East and the West in world history, known as the silk road. History of Silk In ancient times, silk was a kind of textile woven by silk. Due to the expansion of textile materials in modern times, all textiles woven with man-made or natural filament fibers can be called generalized silk. The silk made of pure silk is also called "real silk". Since the Western Han Dynasty, China's silk has been shipped abroad in large quantities, becoming a world-famous product. At that time, the road from China to the West was called the "Silk Road" by Europe, and China was also called the "Silk Country". In ancient times, China began to raise silkworms for silk. In 1925, an antique was unearthed in Shanxi Province. According to the research of archaeologists, is the cocoon shell, it is about 1.36cm long and 1.04cm wide, which provides the earliest…

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. 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 empress…

Chinese women's clothing - Hanfu, as the most classic traditional Asian dress has a long history and rich styles. Which styles are popular at present? We have sorted out the popular Hanfu styles and the corresponding style introduction. Ruqun (襦裙) Ruqun is a kind of Hanfu, is one of the earliest and most basic clothing forms in the history of Hanfu, and is one of the most important forms of Chinese women's clothing. From the Warring States period to the Ming Dynasty, though the length and width changed from time to time, the basic shape remained the original pattern. The top of the upper body and the skirts of the lower body are called Ruqun, which are the typical "Shangyi Xiachang (上衣下裳, upper top, and lower skirt)" clothing systems. The top is called "ru", which is generally shorter than the knee; the lower body skirt is called "qun". Ruqun is actually a combination of two kinds of clothes. Ruqun appeared in the Warring States period, rising in the Wei, Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties. Based on the height of the skirt waist, Ruqun can be divided into QiyaoRuqun (mid-waist) Gaoyao Ruqun (high-waist) and Qixiong Ruqun (chest). According to the style…