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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. -
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,… -
What is the Ming Dynasty Hanfu Clothing?
Ming Dynasty Hanfu clothing refers to the clothing system in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, inherited the costume style of Zhou, Han, Tang, and Song Dynasties and re-established the costume system in order to rebuild the national pride and etiquette and remove the influence of ethnic minorities. In the middle and later period of the Ming Dynasty, there were some new styles, such as stand collar, and a large number of buttons were used in the conspicuous part of a garment. It was gradually banned during the Qing Dynasty, but there are still a few styles and features that have been handed down to this day. The characteristics of Hanfu in the Ming dynasty In the Ming Dynasty, a series of measures were taken to develop production, which made the industry and commerce develop continuously, and the production technology of each industry has improved. After the rise of the citizen class, the aesthetic interest has become the aesthetic orientation of the general dress in the Ming Dynasty. "Secularization" of the aesthetic and cultural sources and a relatively general, casual, and loose historical and cultural environment.… -
Cdrama Wind from Luoyang - A Dream Through the Millennium
To the north of Jianchunmen Street in Luoyang, there is a place called "South Market", which is the most prosperous place in Luoyang City. A middle-aged man with his daughter is weaving through the bustling crowd, seeing the Hu merchant from the West with a camel, the man wearing traditional robe and Futou, the woman wearing a western regions style dress. This is the first big scene of the recently launched mystery cdrama "Luoyang (风起洛阳, Wind from Luoyang)". The style of the ancient Luoyang capital of the 13th dynasty a thousand years ago, the visual impact brought by various aspects of architecture, costumes, furnishings, and details of life, has created a dream for contemporary people to travel through the millennium. The suspenseful and brain-burning setting coupled with the fine quality of the episodes, the high degree of completion has driven the audience to expect. This fills a rich undercurrent for the prosperous dream of Luoyang. At a time when traditional culture is becoming more popular and more influential, the audiovisual requirements of viewers for related film and television content are rising. This is an important reason why "Wind from Luoyang" has previously received much attention. With the launch of the… -
How Chinoiserie Culture Quietly Popular Among Young People
Hairpins, earrings, brooches, bracelets, and other antique jewelry in a wide range, tweezers, wire drawing board, spitfire, and other tools filled the workbench. In the studio of "Jia Xu Zao Wu (甲戌造物)" located in Jinan, Shandong Province, "post-90s" young man Lü Jikai is using the millennium-old filigree inlay craft to process custom traditional jewelry for customers. Among the popular culture in China in recent years, the ancient trend represented by hanfu, cheongsam and traditional jewelry is especially sought after by young people like Lü Jikai. More and more "post-90s" and "post-00s" have turned their love for Chinese costumes and traditional jewelry into a career, becoming the promoters of the Chinoiserie culture. "8 years ago, when I first joined the industry, the demand for traditional jewelry is not high, and few people do it, like the old craft of filigree inlay, but few people know." Lü Jikai said. But in recent years, traditional Chinoiserie culture is receiving more and more attention, oriental aesthetics get more young people like, traditional Chinese jewelry also began to capture the hearts of more consumers. "In the past, only a few orders a month, now the orders are basically scheduled to three months later.Some people specify… -
Winter Hanfu Outfit Ideas Without Looking Bulky
In winter, Hanfu lovers have turned their attention to the Ming dynasty style hanfu outfit. The Liling (立领, standing collar) has become the mainstay in the Ming style hanfu, and has become the most popular among the girls, together with the dignified and generous Mamian Qun (马面裙, horse face skirt), a set of elegant Ming hanfu styling is completed. But in winter, want to wear layers and not show bulky, Bijia (比甲) item can not be missed. Bijia is a sleeveless, collarless vest with openings on both sides of the lapel and below the knee. Its style is usually longer than later vests, usually up to the hips or to the knees, and some are longer, less than a foot above the ground. This style of clothing was originally a hanfu style from the Song Dynasty, with a long sleeveless blouse, also called a "Beixin (背心)". Later, it was introduced to Mongolia. Bijia is generally worn outside the large-sleeved shirt, or coat, and skirt underneath, which can be easily matched to show a sense of layering. By the late Mongolian Yuan, the Han Chinese women in the north especially like this style. Since the Yuan Dynasty has buttons, it is… -
Dang Xiao Shi|Tell the World How Beautiful Hanfu Are With the Camera
If there existed a chronology of hanfu revival in Chengdu, it would include Lü Xiaowei, who founded China's first hanfu store in 2006 - Chong Hui Han Tang. And, the female photographer who launched the "Travel with Hanfu" campaign online in 2014, Dang Xiao Shi (当小时). She became popular because of hanfu, and was controversial because of hanfu, and now this highly individualistic oriental photographer has put down her camera, and returned with the oriental element brand "Xu Mi Ge (须弥阁)". Controversial for taking beautiful hanfu photos Born in Chengdu, Sichuan province, 33-year-old Dang Xiao Shi, looking back on her love affair with Chinese hanfu costume, she is overwhelmed with emotion. In 2014, Dang Xiao Shi was invited by a friend to travel to Nepal to take her wedding anniversary photos. Dang Xiao Shi, who was already well known in the hanfu community, proposed a hanfu theme, considering the novelty of the subject matter, and to her surprise, the photos caused a stir as soon as they were released. Immediately afterward, Dang Xiao Shi started the "Travel with Hanfu" campaign. She traveled to Iceland, Spain, Italy, and 14 other countries with her hanfu. However, as Dang Xiao Shi's popularity… -
The Evolution of Traditional Chinese Makeup Culture
About the ancient Chinese women's makeup, how ancient women actually groomed themselves? We don't really know. History has left many questions about traditional Chinese makeup: What did the real Yang Guifei look like? How did the pearl makeup of the Northern Song Dynasty evolve? What do the Ehuang, Huadian, and Yuanshan eyebrows refer to? In August, the book "The Beauty of Chinese Makeup (中国妆容之美)" was published. The book shows the makeup of women from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, in which 29 groups of real restored makeup charts are particularly eye-catching, from hair to jewelry, from lip color to eyebrow shape, every detail, after informative testimony. One of the authors of this book, Chen Shiyu (陈诗宇), who is the costume consultant for National Treasures and Serenade of Peaceful Joy, has been engaged in the research of ancient Chinese costume restoration and crafts research for more than ten years. In his eyes, the process of restoring ancient figures looks is like solving a case, complicated but fun. In the program "National Treasure", Princess Wencheng played by Yang Zi and the Ya Ya played by Tong Liya, broke the inherent impression of people for the women of the… -
5 Classic Hanfu Sleeve Types in Ming Dynasty
When it comes to the gracefulness and elegance of hanfu, the sleeves must take at least half of the credit for the gesture. I believe the deepest impression of Chinese hanfu costumes is that they have wide sleeves. In fact, types of hanfu sleeves are not only wide sleeves, but they also vary in width, length, and posture, so I wonder which "sleeve posture" is most to your liking? Large sleeve Large sleeves (大袖), also known as the wide sleeve, or what we commonly call the "wide sleeve", is known for its wide sleeve width, with the width of the cuff even approaching the sleeve length. It is the most classic sleeve shape of Hanfu, and also the most "fairy" one. The pose of "wide clothes and large sleeves" is the most common in hanfu dresses. Because it is inconvenient to work, it is mostly reserved for the upper class and is often a symbol of etiquette. However, due to changes in the system, status, wearing occasions, socio-economic culture, and other factors, the same large sleeves have different forms. Among the Ming official uniforms, the large sleeves of the "Chaofu (朝服)" and "Gongfu (公服)" was relatively wider, with… -
How to Match the Northern and Southern Dynasties Hanfu
Unlike the Han, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern dynasties, were the most frequent period of regime change in Chinese history, mainly divided into the Three Kingdoms: Cao Wei (曹魏), Shu Han (蜀汉) and Dong Wu (东吴); Western Jin (西晋); Eastern Jin (东晋); the Northern and Southern Dynasties periods (南北朝时期). The development of Chinese culture during this period was particularly affected by the long period of feudalism and continuous wars. As a result of the interplay of many new cultural factors, the Northern and Southern Dynasties became a tumultuous but poetic era, with the amorous style of a flamboyant gentleman and the leisurely thoughts of a gentle girl. In a simple and bright move under the skirt, there is a unique "Northern and Southern Dynasties" hanfu flavor, and the poetry of the oriental landscape is linked in the softness and simplicity. In this article, let's take a closer look at the unique aesthetic of this era and teach you how easy it will be to match the "Northern and Southern Dynasties Hanfu" with a classical flavor. The style trend of hanfu in the "Northern and Southern Dynasties" During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, hanfu… -
Unlocking the Hanfu Ski Look - How This Hanfu Girl Did It
Recently, a hanfu enthusiast draped in a red Doupeng (hanfu cloak) hanfu ski look shot a video in a ski resort has received a lot of attention from netizens. Beijing Winter Olympic Games into the countdown, recently, a girl in hanfu galloping snowfield, valiant posture attracted the netizens exclaimed: "like the flight on a sword!" "What magic Chinese kung fu!". This cool girl is called "Xiao Mei", post-90s, senior skiing enthusiast, but also an outdoor sports blogger. The other day, "Xiao Mei" attended an event at an indoor ski resort in Chengdu and was filmed skiing in hanfu. In the video, "Xiao Mei" valiantly completed a series of snowboarding movements, red Doupeng in the white snow on the wind. She said, "The sport of skiing is still relatively niche in China, I hope more people can understand and love it, and I chose hanfu because I want more foreign friends who are focused on the Beijing Winter Olympics to understand the beauty of Chinese costume, and also my own way to promote the Beijing Winter Olympics." For the unexpected popularity of the video, "Xiao Mei" was a little surprised while happy, "I was at an event in Chengdu that day, and I… -
3 Essential Winter Hanfu Layering Tips in 2021
In autumn and winter, this time of year, how to wear warm but not bloated? Layering, of course! With good layering, hanfu items can be used across seasons, and the temperature difference between day and night can be given more freedom to combine. So not only can fashion be used for layering, but hanfu is also very suitable for layering. Following the Han Time winter hanfu layering tips to create your own winter hanfu style. Tip 1: Comfortable The first is comfort, many hanfu have relatively wide sleeves or too tight, not suitable for layering inside. If you feel tight and unfit when you wear it yourself, it's definitely not comfortable. These are the small details that are easy to catch when layering. So in order to emphasize the comfort, inside the clothes as loose as possible, and looseness from the outside to inside is a gradual process of becoming smaller. Tip 2: Good-looking A big part of looking good lies in the material matching. Generally speaking, we are used to tweed, knitted material in the autumn and winter seasons as the first choice for purchase, these clothes of similar thickness will cause a bloated feeling if layering. Relatively… -
Hanfu Diary: Ongoing Journey
LiangYuZuan's personal account with hanfu, a short blog. -
Hanfu Making(10) - Panling Pao and Lanshan Cutting & Sewing Patterns
This section contains Panling Robe (盘领袍), Lanshan (襕衫). Size range: 165/88A to 185/104A. Please read the introduction of the topic and how to use this guide in advance. Introduction In the Sui and Tang dynasties, the basic features of the Yuanling Shan (圆领衫, round neck shirt) were narrow sleeves, a slightly shorter length, and a straight strip of cloth standing on top of the collar. Later, the collar of the round neck shirt began to gradually become wider and lower, to the Song dynasty, has completely become the collar edge of the pan collar spreading, while the cuffs become larger, the body of the garment becomes longer. Ming-style Panling Pao (pan collar robe) added hem on the basis of Song style, its collar production process is generally straight cloth strip folded, and then ironed into shape, along the inner circle with line sewing tight, so that the collar edge curved to fit the round neckline, collar edge end nailed with buttons for fixed. The Panling Robe was widely used as imperial costumes and official uniforms in the Ming Dynasty, with the basic features of a pan collar, Pipa sleeves or wide sleeves, and hem on both sides of the garment.… -
77-Year-Old Grandma in Hanfu Became Popular on the Internet
Recently, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the 17th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival, a grandma dressed in a Chinese hanfu costume made a stunning appearance. It attracts many eyes. The "Hanfu grandma" named Liu Weixiu (刘维秀), has 77 years old. At first, the grandma just cooperated with her students to shoot a set of videos in hanfu, but to her surprise, the video was released and received many likes from netizens. The grandma created a social account to record her life, and with her outstanding hanfu look, she gained many fans! "Beauty lasts forever.", in the social media comments of the Hanfu grandma, you can often see such a message from netizens. In fact, this is very closely related to the grandma's youth is a Beijing opera actress, she began to study Beijing opera at the age of 13, 19 years old into the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts to further study, decades of Beijing opera skills make the grandma's gestures, gesticulates, and moves with the classical grace. After Grandma retired, the costumes were put into the depths of her closet, but the hanfu not only gave her back the feeling of performing on stage, but also gave her a… -
How to Clean and Store Hanfu?
Hanfu looks fairy-like and has a unique feeling when worn, so there are so many styles of hanfu and different materials, so do you know how to maintain the hanfu? For the maintenance of hanfu, there are two main parts, one is the cleaning of hanfu and the other is the storage of hanfu. First of all, let's talk about the cleaning of hanfu. Hanfu is not quite the same as ordinary clothes, because it is a complete set, and the skirt and sleeves are long and wide, which is not very easy for cleaning. There is also a need to decide how to clean the hanfu according to its different materials, and there are generally the following ways. The correct way to clean a hanfu should be to turn it over and wash it by hand as much as possible. If you choose to use a washing machine, use a laundry bag to reduce the wear and tear on the hanfu. The next thing to note is that hanfu of different shades of color should not be washed together at the same time, as this will cause cross staining, and it is best to wash dark hanfu and light… -
Dunhuang Style Costume Show in the Desert Grand Opening
Recently, a Dunhuang costume show was grand opening in the desert, giving us an extravagant visual feast. This article will take you to enjoy this beautiful Dunhuang style Chinese costume and teach you to easily match a Dunhuang style. The Aesthetic Value of the Dunhuang Style Costume Dunhuang is unique in China's cultural context, as its geographic location and traces of religious fusion have allowed it to absorb a more diverse range of cultures. As a result, Dunhuang's architecture, frescoes, and color and costume art have all shone through over thousand years. The Dunhuang style costume is different from the traditional hanfu. In terms of overall style, it is close to a product of the interweaving of Chinese and Western regions cultures, and there is a great deal of religious mythology attached to the costumes. For example, the familiar "Feitian (飞天)", "Bodhisattva leading the way (菩萨引路)", "Rebounding pipa (反弹琵琶)", "Nine colored deer (九色鹿)", etc. If these cultural elements are incorporated into the design of traditional hanfu, it will be a stunning work. Tips for Wearing Dunhuang Style Costume Choose a classical color scheme with a strong traditional flavor The color scheme in the Dunhuang Grottoes is very recognizable,… -
Stunning! How Fashion Magazine Revives Ancient Chinese Costume
With the rise of ancient Chinese costume "Hanfu culture" among young people, the China-chic has become an unstoppable trend. The September issue of Harper's BAZAAR e-magazine features a stylish restoration of hanfu, and a closer look at these "trendy elements" from a thousand years ago that are still stunning today. HAN DYNASTY During the Han Dynasty, large-sleeved clothes were popular, called "Zhu Yu (诸于)". The characteristic of large-sleeved clothes is the use of the slanting cutting method, which makes the clothes look wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. This set of hanfu designs in "Harper's BAZAAR" uses this typical slanting cutting method, which makes the model look taller and slimmer, so it can be said to be a "slimming secret". During the Han Dynasty, common women wore Ru upper and Qun underneath, which shows that women in the Han Dynasty wore a skirt and a dress as their daily wear. The Han Dynasty was a feudal period with a strict hierarchy, which was also reflected in women's clothing, which could be basically divided into two different dress systems for nobles and commoners. The hairstyle of ordinary women in the Han Dynasty was relatively simple. Of course, the… -
When Generation Z Meets Hanfu: What Are the Implications of This Cultural Craze?
When young consumers have fallen in love with hanfu, traditional culture and trendy fashion are on a collision course, setting off a time-traveling craze. As a carrier of traditional culture, hanfu has continued to spread explosively in recent years, gradually moving from a niche hobby to popular recognition, and creating a new consumer market of tens of billions of dollars. The beauty of hanfu: from a niche hobby to popular recognition Dong Yihan, who returned to Shanghai after studying in France, is an automotive engineer by day and a street performer by night. He is good at playing traditional musical instruments such as Di and Xiao, and even if the summer in Shanghai is hot, he insists on wearing a full set of hanfu when performing. The long robe is fluttering, and he wears it from the Seine to the Huangpu River. "Just as I want people to be able to enjoy a piece of ancient traditional music in its entirety, I also want to be able to present such a set of costumes in its entirety, which together form a 'Hanfu Style' as a whole." He said. Broadly speaking, hanfu is a system of traditional Chinese clothing and accessories…