History & Culture

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

Fans of Hanfu will often see that all the games will launch a collaboration with Hanfu so that the players can break the sub-dimension and have the same style as the Paper Man. Let’s go through a list with the game’s collision with the Hanfu/Chinese elements today, it’s interesting for what kind of collaborations will

Taoist clothing, which refers to the costume worn by Taoists, belongs to the Han traditional dress system. It is also known as “Fa Fu (法服)”, “Taoist uniform”, “Taoist dress”, etc. The Taoist clothing is the traditional costume of the Chinese nation, and the social costume has changed with the development of the times, but within

The word Qipao originally meant “Qing People’s Robe.” But in modern day, cheongsam dress immediately conjures up images of the famous traditional Chinese outfit, an icon of Eastern Asian fashion and a symbol of Shanghai City, with an enduring appeal the world over. You may think, “Chinese women wear qipao every day or anybody know

What is the oriental dress, clothing? Due to the differences in history, culture, and geographical location, the traditional costumes of different countries in the world are not the same. Even in Asia, the oriental dress clothing of different countries is also colorful. On the continent of Asia, each country has its own unique and proud

The recent hot TV series “Held in the Lonely Castle (清平乐, Qingping Yue)”, which depicts the time of Renzong in the Song Dynasty, was a time of many talents. The concentrated portrayal of the many literati in the play is a rare phenomenon in dramas, and the Hanfu costume props in the play are exquisite. Today,

Chinese traditional wedding is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful weddings.  Traditional Chinese wedding dress also has a long history and rich tradition. The traditional wedding in China is not only the wedding of the newly married couple, but also the celebration of their family and the whole culture. Since ancient times, China has been

In a Chinese wedding, a suitably wore qipao dress not only shows the bride’s delicate figure but also sets off her extraordinary temperament, which will be exclusive to the oriental woman’s classical quality bloom definitely. The wedding ceremony is the most important ritual in the life of the new couple. In addition to a white wedding

Jade pendant is not new to us. It often appears in ancient costume films and TV plays. I wonder if you are curious about why the ancients wear jade pendants, and why they are made of jade? Today, let’s talk about the interesting stories behind the jade pendant. Why are jade pendants all the time

Qing Dynasty clothing, referring to the costumes & dress of the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). The Qing Dynasty was the last feudal dynasty in China’s history, was a time a time of Manchurian and Chinese cultural fusion, especially costume culture, and at the same time, was the most changed era in China’s costume history. Historical background

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

The modern hanfu is an improved version of traditional Chinese clothing, also called as new hanfu. The modern hanfu is on the basis of Western-style clothing, formed by integrating the basic elements of traditional hanfu outfit. The new hanfu is split into several varieties based on its features that can be part of the form

Q1: There was no Hanfu sewing machine in ancient times. What was it used to make clothes? A：Of course, ancient people sewed by hand. As early as the Paleolithic Age, cavemen on the top of the mountain could sew animal skins with bone needles. With the development of society, in ancient China, women learned to

The traditional Chinese long dress is the symbol of Chinese nationality. Nowadays, we can see many kinds of China’s style dresses with admirable textiles and delicate embroidery all around the world. Actually, traditional European costume has similar dress patterns and a corset has been used to emphasize women’s bodyline. Both western and eastern outfits show

There’s a dialogue in Gone with the Wind: “Darling, I want to know why you keep smiling at the kale?” “Because when I think about tomorrow’s picnic, I can’t help feeling happy.” Although we often see in European and American movies, the protagonists in the trip can easily take out a set of wine glasses

The Chinese Zodiac, or sheng xiao, has twelve symbols, and the order includes Rat, Buffalo, Tiger, Hare, Dragon (Loong), Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Each sign is associated with certain animals, and it corresponds to a certain year in China. For example, A.D. 2020 is the year of the Rat! Why these

The rise of a fashion storm is often driven by top designers and fashion trendsetters. In ancient times, who promoted the fashion trend? Imperial concubines and noblewomen are the fashion pioneers, the costumes they wear always arouse the fanatical imitation of the people. Ancient literati and intellectuals are a category of connotation. Every change 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