The phoenix, also referred to as Fenghuang, is a mythological bird in Sinospheric mythology and reigns over all birds. Feng referred to the males originally, whereas Huang referred to the females. This gender distinction is no longer made; they are all blurred into one feminine entity. As a result, you will find the bird paired […]
The exceptional creativity of the Chinese people has seen them having a symbol for everything, including longevity, death, and life. Chinese art encompasses all the aspects of life and uses them to tell a story without the need to use words. When it comes to symbolizing longevity, deer, pine, gourd, peach, bamboo, and the Crane […]
Motifs are very common on hanfu garments. They could be animal motifs, plant motifs, or motifs of immortals. They are so common that a hanfu does not seem culturally complete without them; they are like the finishing touches on the hanfu dresses. A hanfu could contain one type of motif or a combination, most of […]
In the Chinese Zodiac, the rabbit is the fourth animal and luckiest of the twelve animals according to Chinese culture. It is a symbol of beauty, elegance, and mercy; hence those born in rabbit year are usually peaceful and calm. They are also considered people with good taste and artistic in nature. They are the […]
The art of embroidery in traditional Chinese clothing has existed for over 2,000 years and has always been rooted in meaningful symbols. According to the Shangshu (an ancient Chinese text also known as the Book of Documents), a ruler once declared that his ministers wear clothing embroidered with emblems representing the celestial and earthly realms on […]
Floral and printed hanfu dresses are, without a doubt, very attractive. Women love decorative things, and dresses make easy choices for most. However, the solid color hanfu dresses are still as beautiful. Today, there is no color you cannot find in the hanfu stores, so whatever your favorites are, you can make great additions to […]
The Hanfu has remained a symbol of Chinese culture, history, and art. It is represented in decorations, historical novels, statues, and even paintings. In ancient times, the emperors often wore it, especially when leaving the palace for travel, giving speeches before their subjects, and attending ceremonies. However, this would change years later as more and […]
In the art of dress, color is a very important component. So much that even in ancient times, it was considered. Chinese dress colors date way back to when cavemen in Beijing used red stone powder to dye their jewelry. In China, the colors were largely learned from flowers, bird feathers, and nature in general. […]
Hanfu is the traditional dress of the Han Chinese ethnicity. Traditional textiles used to make hanfu for the wealthy included silk, satin, gauze, damask, crepe, and brocade. Although silk textiles have always been in high demand—regardless of class, even—hemp and cotton were the typical fabrics worn by the common folk. Modern technological advancements, however, have […]
The hanfu dress comes in a wide range of fabrics and colors. Apart from the solid and patterned fabrics, you will find embroidered and some printed with exquisite Chinese elements. So whether you like animals, flowers, or birds, you will find a hanfu dress you love. Some common Hanfu print elements you will come across […]
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