Chinese cheongsam dress is a traditional costume of Chinese culture, after more than a hundred years of development, Chinese cheongsam dress has represented a unique symbol of the Chinese nation on the international stage. Chinese cheongsam dress, solemn and elegant, noble and romantic, it shows a woman's soft posture to the fullest, conveying a woman from the inside out or youthful, or mature and charming all kinds of styles, a lift of the hand and a look in the eyes, all present the beauty of excellence. · Qing Dynasty Cheongsam--The Flag Lady's Dress In the beginning, the Qing Dynasty Manchu female robe worn by the people called the " Flag Lady's Dressed ". From the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, starting in Beijing to Shanghai, through the evolution and improvement of history, it has become popular in recent and modern times, becoming known as " Chinese cheongsam dress ". · ROC ( Republic of China) Chinese Cheongsam Dress--The Beginning of the Trend After the Xinhai Revolution, by the influence of schoolgirls dress, top and bottom skirt of the "new civilization" popular for a while, the 1920s women's robes are popular again, after the development of a new style…

Moe (抹额), a kind of Chinese traditional clothing accessories, was popular in the Ming Dynasty. Moe tied on the forehead, usually decorated with embroidery or pearl jade. The application of Moe in the ancient army In the Tang Dynasty, Moe often appeared on the warrior's forehead. On the murals of the tomb of Prince Zhang Huai in the Tang Dynasty, there are warriors wearing red Moe. In the written records at that time, the word "Moe" appeared. Li He, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, once wrote a poem describing the drill of the water army: "water splashes on the Moe, flags, and drums will greet the tide at night." In the Five Dynasties, there was a "military Moe" clause. At that time, different colors were used as marks in the military to distinguish different armies. Moe - the mystery of women's beauty In the Song Dynasty, it was more used by women who loved beauty. Women's Moe in Song Dynasty became more exquisite in production. Historical materials also recorded that "ordinary families can't decorate jewelry, clothes, earrings, Moe and so on with pearls". Although women of ordinary status are not allowed to decorate Moe with pearls, their Moe styles…

Chinese silk dress has a history of thousands of years in China. Wearing a silk dress has become a symbol of wealth and status. Silk is a special product of China. The ancient Chinese working people invented and produced silk products on a large scale, which opened the first large-scale trade exchange between the East and the West in world history, known as the silk road. History of Silk In ancient times, silk was a kind of textile woven by silk. Due to the expansion of textile materials in modern times, all textiles woven with man-made or natural filament fibers can be called generalized silk. The silk made of pure silk is also called "real silk". Since the Western Han Dynasty, China's silk has been shipped abroad in large quantities, becoming a world-famous product. At that time, the road from China to the West was called the "Silk Road" by Europe, and China was also called the "Silk Country". In ancient times, China began to raise silkworms for silk. In 1925, an antique was unearthed in Shanxi Province. According to the research of archaeologists, is the cocoon shell, it is about 1.36cm long and 1.04cm wide, which provides the earliest…

Chinese skirts have a long history in China. As we all know, in ancient times, ancestors joined together with leaves or hides to keep out the cold, and became the rudiments of skirts. Chinese Skirts in Pre Qin Period It is said that more than four thousand years ago, the Yellow Emperor established the system of "Shangyi Xiachang (上衣下裳, upper garment, and lower skirt)", stipulating that people of different status wear different colors of clothes. The "Chang" at that time were skirts. The statues unearthed in Anyang, Henan Province, are wearing flat hats, collars, skirts, belts, and pointed shoes. It generally reflects the situation of clothing in the Shang Dynasty. In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, people generally wore Shenyi, and the upper top was connected with the lower skirt. Shenyi is similar to a dress, but it's slightly different. Han Dynasty In the Han Dynasty, skirts spread, with short tops and long skirts. The clothes of the existing terracotta figures of the Han Dynasty and those of Kabuki have such a clear reflection. At that time, the skirts all had folds, which were called "pleated skirts". According to the literature, Zhao Feiyan, the empress…

Chinese women's clothing - Hanfu, as the most classic traditional Asian dress has a long history and rich styles. Which styles are popular at present? We have sorted out the popular Hanfu styles and the corresponding style introduction. Ruqun (襦裙) Ruqun is a kind of Hanfu, is one of the earliest and most basic clothing forms in the history of Hanfu, and is one of the most important forms of Chinese women's clothing. From the Warring States period to the Ming Dynasty, though the length and width changed from time to time, the basic shape remained the original pattern. The top of the upper body and the skirts of the lower body are called Ruqun, which are the typical "Shangyi Xiachang (上衣下裳, upper top, and lower skirt)" clothing systems. The top is called "ru", which is generally shorter than the knee; the lower body skirt is called "qun". Ruqun is actually a combination of two kinds of clothes. Ruqun appeared in the Warring States period, rising in the Wei, Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties. Based on the height of the skirt waist, Ruqun can be divided into QiyaoRuqun (mid-waist) Gaoyao Ruqun (high-waist) and Qixiong Ruqun (chest). According to the style…

Hanfu, as the traditional clothing of China, appeared as early as 5000 years ago in the Huaxia period. And until the Han Dynasty, uniform dress standards were established, and Han Fu clothing officially became the basic style clothing for the ancient Chinese people. The Han Dynasty clothing developed rapidly in this period and had a great influence on the history of Chinese dress. Each China's dynasty has its own memorable culture. Han dynasty, for the first time, costume design and color use have become unified, making traditional Chinese clothing an extremely important part of Chinese culture and a great work of art. Actually, throughout China's history, clothing style experienced a notable changing from ancient times to the modern era. Spanning over four centuries, the Han period is considered a golden age in Chinese history. The Han dynasty is a long history, but the Han dynasty clothing retained its simple and elegant style. So, let's through this short article to explore that fascinating history.   A Brief History of Han Dynasty Clothing The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD). To this day,…

"Which dynasty is this ancient Chinese clothing? ", "Is this going through time and space?", the post-90s Huangyang was asked by passers-by in the street when he first went out in a Hanfu in 2012. "But now I'm walking on the road in Hanfu. I have more eyes to appreciate it, and my friends around me have begun to understand us more." She said. Indeed, with the development of network and short video, the exposure rate of Hanfu gradually increases. Hanfu lovers group also gradually expanded from the post-80s and post-90s to the post-95s and post-00s. People can often be seen wearing Hanfu on campus, business street, and tourist attractions. But how did this ancient Chinese clothing get popular? From Hanfu to traditional culture Huangfu yuehua is a post-90s generation who has been in touch with Hanfu since 2009. At present, Huangfu yuehua is the vice president of the largest and longest-lasting Hanfu group in Beijing, Beijing Hanfu Association. "Hanfu's popularity may be due to the growing up of those children who like Hanfu, but it's more likely that people pay more and more attention to traditional culture." She said. "After putting on the Hanfu, I pay more attention to…

I have received a lot of PMs recently, all of them asking me the same question. Do you know or like Li Ziqi or not? Do you think that she can be counted as a sort of Chinese culture export? Of course, before that, I have thought about this for a long time. I started to perceive Li Ziqi from 2017. So I think I have my own perspective of what she's doing, and it's worth sharing. On-screen, Li Ziqi’s life seems to defy the rules of reality. With more than 60 million fans worldwide, the Chinese internet celebrity is famous for her videos, where she performs the work of a farmer with the grace of a fairy. In one video, she picks flowers on horseback in a red cape, invoking the image of Red Riding Hood. In another, she builds an item of bamboo furniture set using traditional Chinese techniques. Actually, I remember that back in the summer of 2017, she had a lot of haters who were doubting the real intention behind her videos. And then she put out an article that explains how many of the materials she does herself and how much hard work she puts in it and how real and authentic her…

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 how to wear qipao." However, with the development of society, only a few people wear traditional cheongsam everyday, and a lot of people don’t even know how to wear qipao in modern life. Traditional qipao got avoided by people because it took time to wear one compare to modern clothes, and it was hard to move when wearing it. Now, It hasn't always been this way, that situation has been changed. Modern fashion coordinates the heat of qipao dress. Western trend is bright fashion, and qipao has a vintage design that western clothes don’t have. So, today's young people are having fun that they arrange qipao style with their favorite fashion elements. This time we'll bring you a brief history of traditional cheongsam and unveil how the modern qipao fashion achieves rapid development, and hope you enjoy it! What is the Modern Qipao of Chinese…

Mount Song, along the southern bank of the Yellow River, that is known as the central mountain of the Five Great Mountains of China. Incense drifting through ancient cedars, saffron-robed monks, limbs a blur of movement, making quick work of imagined enemies. The boing of a giant bronze bell calling the faithful to prayer. This is the scene at the fabled Shaolin Temple, a cradle of Kungfu and Zen Buddhism nestled in the forests of Henan province, where legend has it monks have trained in martial arts for centuries. Nowadays, the Shaolin has become a successful brand, and one of the most famous scenic spots in China, attracting more than 10 million tourists a year, according to the China Business Journal. Why is Shaolin so popular? Let's through an interview with the chair of Shaolin Temple, unveil its rapid development in the past 30 years. Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin | Shaolin's High Priest Shi Yongxin, originally named Liu Yingcheng, was born into a family in Anhui Province in 1965. In 1981, he made his way to Shaolin Temple at age 17. There he converted to the Three Jewels and received the Dharma name Yongxin under the discipleship of Former Abbot…