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…

All the girls know that "the bag can cure all diseases", there is nothing that can't be solved by buying a bag. So, as a Hanfu girl, and what bags can be used to match the different styles of traditional Chinese clothing? Today we will give you a few recommendations of the more common can be paired with the Hanfu bag, and from their price, capacity, practicality, apply to the occasion to introduce each, if you are interested, just read on. Traditional Chinese Clothing Accessories: Chinese Purses Price: traditional purse (100 RMB+), improved purse (20-50 RMB) Practicality: ☆ Traditional purses are not suitable for holding things and are more decorative. The improved purses can hold some small things and can be used as coin purses, but the capacity is still small and can't fit large mobile phones, so the practicality is not high. Traditional Chinese Clothing Accessories: Handbags Price: Varies Practicality: ☆☆ Materials vary and techniques vary. There are leather and cloth styles as well as embroidered and hand-painted types, and the prices also vary. It's mainly used to hold change and cards, and you can't do without such one bag with important documents in your daily life, which is…

After the show began to check tickets, Ruo Shui was crowded by the crowd of spectators to the stands. She stared at the model who was walking towards her, who was wearing, the biggest attraction of the fashion show - "National Treasure" and the designer of Huachang Jiuzhou collaborated on one of the National Treasure's derivative Hanfu collections, and when this style Hanfu already sold out in just 10 minutes when it went on sale. This is the evening of June 29th in Hangzhou, China Silk Museum held in the national style of a Chinese Hanfu fashion show, in the words of Ruo Shui, but also the trendsetter of Hanfu lovers.   Civilized Clothing is Meant to Make People More Comfortable Ruoshui, the 25-year-old Chengdu girl has a wardrobe full of more than a dozen Hanfu. "I often wear Hanfu to and from work every day." Ruoshui buys mostly Song and Ming Hanfus in styles more suitable for everyday wear. The Song dynasty Hanfu is light, thin, and simple, and the Ming system is dignified and majestic. "The style of dress in the Song dynasty was different from the rich and complex aesthetic of the Tang dynasty, and dressing began…

Cool-toned is the shades of green, blue, and purple that make up the category, and a cool-toned Chinese dress is a perfect thing to wear in the hot summer. These cool-toned Chinese dresses come with an air conditioner effect, which makes the surroundings seem to be down by 8 degrees, making people feel cold. The Blue Color of Cool-toned Chinese Dress A full embroidered floral pattern with a crisp color scheme. The skirt has a very nice gradient dark pattern and the fabric drapes comfortably for easy care. The enchanting sea breeze and cool water is the taste of summer. The daily style Beizi Sanjian skirt combo is perfect for a holiday outing. The seashell conch by the rim brings out the laughter of the waves. Ming-style Changshan, cool and breathable. A gorgeous blue transitional skirt and a simple embellished dark blue patterned blouse, as if walking in the magnificent deep sea, elegant and eye-catching. The aqua blue skirt is just perfect and refreshing to look at. It's a good idea to use a lot of the same techniques that are used in the past. The girl's eyes, but also the fairy spirit is touching. The Green Color of Cool-toned…

In 2016, the Chinese Hanfu appeared on the Times Square screen in New York City, and in 2018 the first "Chinese Hua Costume Day" was held, 2019 Tmall Hanfu turnover exceeds 2 billion... Now more than ever, there is admiration and appreciation for Hanfu - is the performance of young people inheriting excellent traditional culture. A series of seemingly related, but unrelated news stories involving economics, culture, diplomacy, education, and many other areas have also inspired many people to make the connection that Hanfu is becoming more and more popular. For how did the Hanfu become popular? but always with divergent opinions, without major capital investment, without mainstream media publicity, and without clear academic support. How did this "new" thing, the Hanfu, suddenly appear in the streets and alleyways, in front of and behind the stage, and become a new era's scenic lines? From a conceptual point of view, Hanfu is still no official definition; from an industrial planning point of view, there is still no related industry association; from an academic theoretical point of view, still revolves around the history of ancient Chinese costumes; since it is still continuing to develop, how is Hanfu going over the years? What…

There is such magic to Hanfu fans - when you buy a Chinese costume, you'll not only want to buy headwear but also want to buy a bunch of accessories to go with it and then go out and show off to other enthusiasts. Today, we're going to take a look at some of the accessories commonly used by girls who wear Chinese costumes. In ancient times, these hanfu accessories were worn according to the occasion, status, and so on, but in modern society that we are free to wear them without having to adhere to the old rules. Neckpiece of Chinese Costume Accessories Collars A ring made of gold, silver, copper, and other metal materials is the main body, which can be inlaid with jewelry and jade ornaments and can be a pendant with gold and stones, locks, and other ornaments. Nowadays, many people also call it "pearl necklace", but strictly speaking, there is a difference between the same two. Pearl Necklace Jeweled beads linked together in a mesh with pendants underneath, mostly jeweled jade, often carved with auspicious patterns. It is usually worn as a necklace, but can also be worn on the head. A pure Chinese costume…

Nowadays, taking pictures to record beautiful scenery and daily life has long become our habit. People's pursuit of beauty has never stopped, so the phenomenon of Hanfu photography has emerged. Of course, in addition to wearing Hanfu and posing in various ways, people have also found many new and exciting locations and poses for photos. For example, taking photos underwater, borrowing the different environment and light effects that we have in the water, makes our photos look more unique. Naturally, there are many things to keep in mind in order to take aesthetic photos underwater. i. Makeup choices First of all, keep your makeup as waterproof and simple as possible, as it is easy for makeup to peel off or wear off without waterproofing. In addition, the make-up should not be too thick, heavy make-up will not show the softness of the skin in underwater photos. When we take photos underwater, our skin will be beautifully photographed, so we don't have to worry about looking bad. On the contrary, waterproof makeup and simple makeup are the only way to go for underwater photos! ii. Hanfu selection Secondly, do not choose too thick Hanfu, when entering the water, the water will…

Every hot summer, many girls will feel that Song-style Hanfu is the first choice for this season, indeed, with the cool and soothing touch of skin, many people will be willing to choose Song-style Hanfu to spend the summer. In fact, in addition to the Song-style Hanfu, the Ming-style Hanfu is also a kind of "Summer Hanfu"! Even in the summer heat, Ming-style Hanfu can still "make a splash"!   The difference between Ming-style Hanfu and Song-style Hanfu Song-style Hanfu: Song Hanfu is the most suitable Hanfu for summer because it is the most simple Hanfu. Due to the background of the Song Dynasty, Song Hanfu are mainly slim and long, with narrow sleeves and cross collars. The "Beizi" and "Song trousers" are the main styles of Hanfu in the Song system. Ming-style Hanfu: In the beginning, the Ming Hanfu has always been regarded as a noblewoman's Hanfu, and because the Ming Hanfu is mostly based on horse-faced skirts, its craft is complicated plus the fabric and silk are expensive, so the price of Ming Hanfu has always been high. The "long jacket" and "short jacket" plus the "horse-faced skirt" also became the main style of Hanfu in the Ming…

For some Chinese costume female fans, they want to wear Chinese costumes out and about even in the heat of summer. Today, we will talk to you about what are suitable fabrics, shapes, and some summertime artifacts for wearing Hanfu in the summer.  Choose Comfortable & Cold Fabrics  Available fabrics: cotton, silk, tencel, ramie. Natural fabrics are more suitable for summer wear, these types of fabrics are more breathable, very absorbent, not easily bored in the summer. Silk and cotton are very skin-friendly and suitable for close to the body, and it is also true that these types of fabrics are slightly more expensive than other fabrics. In addition, wearing cool material doesn't mean you won't get hot, the breathable fabrics are just more absorbent and will make your skin feel better.    Chinese Costume Female Shapes for Summer  Many people say that the summer is not suitable for wearing Ming-style Hanfu, but it's not, as long as the material of the clothes is frivolous, you can still wear it in the summer, though Whether it's hot or not has little to do with the shape, some shapes really make it cooler to wear. Shape: Round Collar Shirts, Fitted Shirt…

The Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC) is the first Chinese dynasty for which we have written sources, and historically, it represents the transition from stone culture to bronze culture. From a social and political point of view, Shang society was structured around a group of clans centralized around a king and based its military superiority on the use of the chariot and the horse. According to historical annals, the rulers of this dynasty justified their reign, and thus the destruction of the previous Xia dynasty, in the "Mandate of Heaven" imposed by the misconduct of the Xia rulers. On the economic level, it was an agricultural culture, and in it, they could have developed their astronomical knowledge and the first theories about the influence of the seasons and the climate on nature and man (there are traces that at this time already used the system of the 10 celestial trunks and the 12 terrestrial branches, which would later influence so much in the development of their calendar and Chinese divinatory numerology). Handicraft industry During the Shang Dynasty, the handicraft industry developed rapidly, and the smelting and manufacturing of bronze were quite mature, and various common utensils, ceremonial vessels, and drinking…

In recent years, we always see young people wearing exquisite Chinese dress on university campuses, shopping malls, scenic spots, and other places. The trend of Chinese dress has become a new fashion and new culture. The consumption of Chinese dress is developing from niche to scale market. 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.   Basic Structure of Chinese Dresses Jiaolingyouren(交领右衽, the collar is in Y shape) The main features of the dressing gown: the collar has Jiaoling, round collar, Duijinzhiling, and so on. The placket is Youren, and the gown is tied with a belt and hidden button. Baoyiguangxiu(褒衣广袖, large clothes, large sleeves) Since ancient times, the Chinese dress has been Baoyibodai for dresses, and short clothes and wide sleeves…

Summer is a good season for outings, but when you go out to play, enjoy the flowers and take photos, you can't do without a pair of comfortable and versatile Han clothing shoes. Today, we are going to talk to you about how to choose shoes that are easy to wear and easy to match with your Hanfu.   How to Choose Your Favorite Han Clothing Shoes In the summertime, when it is hot and rainy, many traditional Han clothing shoes can be a problem to clean if they encounter rain or muddy roads. April recommends you wear daily shoes for an informal outing. Like the following shoes, which will not look out of place with Chinese clothing.   Mary Jane Shoe The Mary Jane shoe is the American generic term for lace-up shoes. It comes with a cute and vintage vibe, and it adds to the look whether it's worn with fashion or Han clothing. There are round toe and pointy-toe shoes, the round toe is more cute, the square toe and pointy toe is more mature, you can choose according to your own matching style. If you're worried about walking long distances or rubbing your feet, you can…

The hanfu looks fairy full, wearing the body is a unique feeling, and hanfu has so many styles, materials also have their own characteristics. For those of you who like to wear hanfu, do you know exactly how to take care of your hanfu? There are two main parts to the maintenance of your hanfu, one is the cleaning of the hanfu and the other is the storage of the hanfu. These two parts are crucial, as they determine how long your hanfu will actually last. It's all about attention. How to clean Hanfu First of all, let's talk about the cleaning of hanfu. Hanfu is not the same as ordinary clothes, some hanfu is a complete set, and the skirt and sleeves are longer and wider, cleaning needs more careful. There is also the matter of deciding how it should be cleaned based on the different materials of the hanfu. 1. The correct way to wash hanfu should be turned over to wash, and try to hand wash. If you wash it in a washing machine, then put a dust bag on the outside of the hanfu, and then put it in the washing machine, and use a gentle…

Next week is the Dragon Boat Festival in China, but for some people, they have gradually forgotten what the traditional meaning of this festival is, and only Remember it's a day about the battle over the dietary differences between sweet and salty dumplings, north and south. There is also a group of young people who have chosen to celebrate the festival differently by wearing ancient Chinese clothing and reviving ancient rituals to give the Dragon Boat Festival a different festive feel. The Revival of Ancient Chinese Clothing The APEC at the beginning of the century brought the Tang suit before the eyes of the world, which also raised several questions from Chinese netizens: "Is a Tang suit a Tang Dynasty Hanfu clothing?" "What is the national dress of the Han Chinese?" "Isn't the traditional Chinese dress called cheongsam?" Between 2001 and 2003, some young people who were interested in promoting national culture launched a folk culture movement called "Hanfu Revival" with the help of the new Internet. As the name implies, "Hanfu Revival" begins with the traditional costumes of the Chinese Han nation: ancient Chinese clothing, and proceeds to revive the culture of the Chinese people's clothing. It radiates to…

As the weather heats up, we can finally swap out our heavy, warm winter shoes for a nice pair of traditional Chinese embroidered shoes that make us more beautiful when we go out in our Han Fu. There's a variety of styles for traditional Chinese embroidered shoes this year, and they're cost-effective too, let's take a look together! The colorful phoenix is dancing in the sky. These shoes have a white base and the colored embroidery threads are very versatile with all kinds of Han Fu. It comes with internal heightening and buckle strap function, which is both comfortable and leg-lengthening. The fragrance of the osmanthus, strolling with a charming smell. These versatile traditional Chinese embroidered shoes have a floral and woodsy element, perfect for a Han clothing outing, and come in a variety of colors to suit different needs. Speaking of lightness, we'll think of the white feather that falls through the air and whisks around on the toe. This shoe uses an understated design, making it versatile for both fashion and Han clothing. The wavy lace is full of girlish loveliness. Blue flashing flower embroidery with elegant and generous. Adding romantic pink-purple color and charming small beads makes…

We often read in articles about Shan (衫), Ru (襦) and Ao (袄), they are all styles of traditional Chinese top, what is the difference between them? Shan (衫) Shan, an ancient cuffless slit top, is a type of top-wear in spring and fall. In ancient times, it was mostly worn by women, but also by men. Ancient Shan clothes could be divided into two types according to their rank, one was "Zhong Dan" (中单, used by the imperial court during the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties) and the other was "Cloth Shan" (used by commoners). "Shan" is divided into internal and external parts; the external ones are called "Beizi (褙子)" and "Banbi (半臂)". "Beizi" is a padded jacket with a lining, to protect it from wind and dust. The "Banbi", also known as "half-sleeve", has elbow-length sleeves and a very short body, but also has a sleeveless style. Popular from the Sui Dynasty onwards, in the Song Dynasty, the sleeves were lengthened and used as an internal shirt, i.e., a sweatshirt to be worn close to the body. The shan is a single layer worn close to the body and has no cuffs. With the North and South Dynasties…

The ancients were fond of adding floral decoration to the edges and seams of Chinese tunic, making the seemingly plain Beizi, with its lace inlay and surround become rich in variety.Modern techniques such as printing, embroidery, beading and beadwork on the edges of the garment made the Beizi a little more beautiful than in the old days.Let's pick out some beautiful and cost-effective full edge Beizi today! Full Edge Beizi | Vintage and Elegant Chinese Tunic The pomegranate is a symbol of good fortune. A pomegranate red dress with pomegranate patterned edges is like a pomegranate with the skin cut open to reveal the berries, which brings out the watery and translucent skin. The silky fabric and light color scheme are perfect for summer. The sky blue papers are decorated with lotus flowers, as if the beautiful scenery of summer is embedded in the details of the Chinese outer jacket. The high definition digital printed bodice on the Chinese tunic will not fade easily and is easy to clean. Restore the flower god rabbit in the coat pattern and choose a matcha green Beizi base for a little freshness and age reduction. The simple and elegant Beizi, clustered with white…

Han Fu culture: a fashion and lifestyle Wearing a beautiful hairpin, Song Nan wore a scarlet standing collar long Ao (长袄) and a woven gold and blue Mamian skirt (马面裙), resembling a woman who had crossed over from ancient times to modern times. "What I'm wearing is Ming Dynasty clothing, long Ao and Mamian skirt are very popular," Song Nan said. Song Nan, 37, paid attention to Hanfu as early as 20 years ago. "I'm wearing Hanfu 24 hours a day. There are hundreds of Hanfu in my wardrobe. In the past, when I was on the street in a Hanfu, I was always looked at by people. Some people came to me and asked, "is it filming?" now, no one would think it strange. Everyone has accepted Hanfu very well. " As a practitioner of Chinese Han Fu culture, Hu Tingzhou's favorite piece is a 70-pound set of replica Tang Dynasty armor. This set of armor is made almost exactly according to ancient techniques. More than a decade ago, this set of armor would have been impossible to produce because there was no master who could make it. "More than a decade ago, the Hanfu revival was in its…

Chinese tunic encompasses a lot of elements, Hanfu / Tang suit / Zhongshan suit, and so on. Today's article will focus on Chinese Hanfu and Han elements, and Hanfu Time will recommend some different styles and tips on how to wear Hanfu for men. The classic styles of Hanfu tend to give people the impression of being classical and looking very mature and stable. Han elemental clothing, on the other hand, combines elements of Chinese design and often brings a different feeling. Chinese Tunic Style 1: Traditional Chinese Tunic Style 2: Modern fashion in daily life Style 3: Wear Hanfu with her Chinese Tunic of Men's Hanfu wear tips Boys try to avoid fluorescent colors or shiny fabrics, the same in the layering does not add too bright colors, to avoid clashing colors, color jumping. When wearing Hanfu, a trimmed eyebrow will look better. You can ask a girl to help you trim a sword eyebrow. If you are not used to changing your eyebrows too much, you can start with natural eyebrows. Natural eyebrows are just a way to shave off unwanted hairs without too much grooming. For slightly fat guys, try not to choose the waist-hugging style of Hanfu,…

If you don't know enough about Hanfu style, it often gives you a feeling of being cumbersome to wear, and it can be very hot in summer. In fact, the design concept of Chinese clothing is different from the Western design concept, which is to be cool by relaxed ventilation. The structure of Chinese clothing has varied from generation to generation, but there is not much difference in the style of winter and summer clothing, which usually includes underwear, coats, and accessories, while winter and summer only have the difference in the thickness of the fabric, which also allows different styles of Chinese clothing to easily cope with different climatic seasons. In fact, there are very many styles of Hanfu that are suitable for summer wear. Today, we are going to introduce you to a few Hanfu styles that is suitable for summer. Beizi & Song pants The Beizi is the most popular style in summer, and when paired with the Song trousers, it is light and suitable for the activity, almost a must-have summer Hanfu style. Banbi Wearing a lightly colored Banbi shirt will visually give a cooler look. Even if the dress is a simple plain color, dark…