About Hanfu making, including cutting & sewing patterns for different Hanfu styles.
In modern times, there are many ways to cut clothes, forming different costumes, such as short sleeves, skirts, pants. Hanfu also has several different cutting methods. The following is an introduction to everyone. Yishangzhi(衣裳制, yī cháng zhì) In ancient China: Yi(衣) is an upper outer garment, Chang(裳) is an underskirt (clothing worn in the lower […]
Nowadays, more and more people are trying to make hanfu by themselves, and with the development of productivity, there are many new cloths that can be applied in hanfu making. These new materials are used in the production of hanfu, which some people find inappropriate and feel that hanfu should be made entirely from materials […]
Introduction Yunjian (云肩), is considered to be one of hanfu’s accessories. It is often matched with Ming Dynasty clothing, such as long tops (长袄) and folded skirts, known as mǎ miàn qún (马面裙). Those interested in hanfus might be interested in making their own, including yunjian. But, when it comes to making yunjian, there have […]
A brief history of waist fan (yaoshan) and steps to DIY one for anyone interested. Vocab Tuan Shan: moon-shaped fan, 团扇, tuánshàn; Zhe Shan: folding fan, 折扇, zhéshàn; Yao Shan: waist fan, 腰扇, yāo shàn; Ping Feng: screen, 屏风, píngfēng. Introduction When it comes to hanfu, one accessory that it is paired with is […]
Vocabulary Velvet Flower – 绒花 (rónghuā) – a realistically made flower made artificially from silk threads and copper wire. Palace Flower – 宫花 (gōng huā) – another way to call ronghua with the rise in popularities of ronghua to females in the palace. Untwisted Silks – 无捻蚕丝 (wú niǎn cánsī) – when it comes to […]
Vocabulary Moon-shaped fan; 团扇 (tuánshàn). Also called 宫扇(gōng shàn), 纨扇 (wánshàn), 合欢扇 (héhuān shàn), a fan that is made from silks, embroideries, golds, beads, etc. later on into the period. Barrier fan; 障扇 (zhàng shàn) – one of the earliest version of fan from ancestors. Made with pheasant’s feathers and has a long handle. Also […]
Vocab of Wrapped Flower Wrapped flower – 缠花 (chán huā) – a name used to called artificially made flower using the techniques of wrapping colored silk thread around cut-out pieces and combining each parts together to make flowers, animals, insects, etc. Spring Flower – 春仔花 (chūn zǐ huā) or 春花 (chūn huā). Used in this […]
Reviving Heritage: Caoxian’s Journey to Cultural Prominence In the bustling districts of Caoxian, Shandong Province, a quiet revolution is underway, fueled by the resurgence of traditional Hanfu clothing. What was once a niche interest has blossomed into a booming industry that not only revitalizes cultural pride but also drives economic growth. This transformation is emblematic […]
From Niche to Billions: The Explosive Growth of Hanfu Industry In the heart of bustling Shanghai, amidst the gleaming skyscrapers and neon lights, a curious sight unfolds. A group of young professionals, dressed not in Western suits or casual wear, but in flowing robes with wide sleeves and intricate embroidery, make their way through a […]
Peony Perfume Persists: The New Frontier of Scented Garments In the heart of China’s Shandong province, a quiet revolution is taking place. The ancient city of Heze (菏泽), long renowned for its peonies, is now at the forefront of a technological breakthrough that’s set to redefine the intersection of tradition and innovation in the world of […]
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