What is a Hezi?Before the Tang dynasty, undergarments had straps on the shoulders, but in the Tang dynasty, there appeared a kind of undergarment without straps, called "Hezi". This was also determined by the shape of the outer garment: women in the Tang dynasty would tie the skirt high up at the bust, and then tie a wide belt at the lower part of the bust. The shoulders, upper chest and back are bare, and the undergarments are covered with a transparent veil, which makes the undergarments look like they are made of delicate and colorful fabrics. In order to accommodate such wearing habits, the underwear should be strapless.According to the legend, the "Hezi" was invented by Yang Yuhuan when a general accidentally scratched her chest, and Yang Yuhuan feared the Emperor would find out. Then, Yang covered chests with a piece of embroidered cloth. Later, slowly, the Hezi also became popular among the people.Step 1Put the Qixiong dress on first.Step 2Take the front of Hezi and put it in the back.Step 3Pull out the inside lacing first and tie it to the other side of the edge.Step 4Then tie the remaining edge lacing to the other outer lacing.Step 5Take…

1. What’s Hanfu? It refers to the traditional costumes worn by the Han people from the time of the Yellow Emperor’s reign to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties (the Qing dynasty was interrupted for more than 300 years due to the policy of the rulers and was not revived until the 21st century). The Hanfu is not the same as the Han dynasty dress, but the Han dynasty dress, belongs to the Hanfu. In fact, the costumes of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties are also collectively known as Hanfu. Nor does Hanfu clothing refer to all Chinese, and ethnic minorities have their own traditional dress. 2. What’s the difference between the Hanfu and the Han element? The Han elements are inspired by traditional clothing, and can be used in fashion, or the traditional Han clothing can be modified and designed to be more convenient for modern life. Examples include the short-sleeved skirt based on the Qixiong Ruqun and the Han element based on the Jiaoling Ruqun, in which the features of the Han dress are retained, but the form has been completely changed. The Han element does not have strict form requirements, the design is…

In recent years, it is common to see Chinese costumes for children walking on the street, and many children's clothing stores also have several sets of Chinese clothes hanging, which are very eye-catching. Little did I know that hansom had become a popular fashion for kids. Whether in the arts of culture, poetry and song, martial arts and fencing, music and dance, or tea ceremony, Chinese clothes are the most integrated with traditional Chinese culture. If you have a girl, give her a pretty bun, help her wear pretty Chinese costumes for Children, accompany her with poetry and chanting, and listen to the beautiful music of silk and bamboo. "The moon is in her hands, and the flowers are all over her clothes," letting her know that tradition and beauty never die. If you have a boy, you can give him a thousand years of inheritance, know the pen and ink, wear handsome Chinese costumes for Children, show the magnificent Chinese etiquette of the state of verve. In addition, Chinese costumes with Chinese elements are more suitable for children's daily wear. Compared with other Chinese traditional clothes, Chinese costumes are more simple and comfortable, and kids can wear them with…

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 be created.   Eastward Legend: the Empyrean collaboration with Hanfu Eastward Legend: the Empyrean（Abbreviation: E3） launched a collaboration with Chinese elements for the "10th Anniversary" in August last year. - the lovely wedding costume of Tang Wedding and invited ten chivalrous couples to "Chang'an", the ancient capital of the Tang Dynasty, to recreate the Tang wedding in the Tang Hibiscus Garden, it can be really admired. Now, this Hanfu is on the shelves, including two kinds of wide sleeve shirts, two kinds of round collar robes, shirt & skirt set, and the Qixiong Shanqun set, etc. It is estimated that many people who are both E3 players and Hanfu fans are going to be in love with each other in reality.   Fantasy Westward Journey collaboration with Hanfu Fantasy Westward Journey（Abbreviation: XYQ） 3D End 2019 launched Wang Yibo the same Han element collaborative clothing, and…

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 Taoist religion is largely unchanged. Daoism attaches great importance to its own traditions and has always been steadfast in adhering to all the beliefs and systems that have been formed. Its dress is just that. Early Taoist clothing, which was not strictly regulated, began to form systems after Lu Xiujing (陆修静) in the Southern Dynasty. Taoism is quite cautious about its dress, both in the Quanzhen (全真派) and the Zhengyi (正一派) Taoism. By the end of the North-South Dynasty, a complete dress system was basically formed. That is to say, according to the years of Taoist initiation and the depth of Taoism, the Taoist is divided into several levels, and specific provisions are made for each level of Taoist clothing, crown, and boots, the fabrics to be used, the colors to be taken, the style to be taken, etc. Each rank of Taoist must…

When we're wearing our Hanfu, photos can capture precious, beautiful moments for us. So how do you make clever use of props and scenes to take Hanfu pictures that catch the eye? Chinese Hanfu  Photo Pose Series Paper umbrella Paper umbrellas are an essential prop in Chinese costume photography, and we've written about paper umbrella photography before. Suitable for both men and women. Standing in the sun, paper umbrella leaning on the shoulder, one hand in front of the body, Then a gentle style photo is finished. The overall color of this Chinese Hanfu is light and gentle, quite beautiful, the collar exquisite cut-out gold buckle, although small, but add some lively meaning, the hem is decorated with strings of pearls, walking with the pace will sway, full of spirituality. Sit on the ground, put the paper umbrella on your shoulder, then a pretty photo is finished. Wine jug This Chinese Hanfu is simple and generous in color, the bandage on the hands are even more sharp and refreshing, hold up the wine gourd, turn around, tilt your head, and close your eyes, that's a great photo! The elegant color, set off the handsome man's look, one hand holding the wine…

I often hear people say, "I don't know how to choose the first Hanfu dress?" For the first contact with Hanfu friends, such a problem is certainly not new, because of the lack of knowledge of Hanfu, coupled with the identity of students, office workers, etc., the probability of wearing Hanfu every day is not very high. It is mainly used for taking photos, participating in activities, and so on, so when choosing the first suit of Hanfu, everyone will be particularly entangled. Today, I would like to recommend the first Hanfu dress for entry-level. Song style long / short shirt + Moxiong (bra) + pleated skirt Features: suitable for the first time contact with Hanfu friends, daily, fresh, and elegant style. In recent years, many people fell in love with the song system at first sight because of the Song Dynasty drama "Royal Nirvana" and "Qing Ping Yue". The style of the song system is simple and elegant, so it has become a trend in the past two years. Many friends may worry that Hanfu is not suitable for daily wear, but in fact, Hanfu can also be daily and beautiful. Song long / short shirt + Moxiong (bra)…

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 ancient Chinese women's life and social status, before the appearance of samfu, women rarely wore pants outside. Traditional Samfu Suit Now we know that it's a traditional light suit consisting of a shirt (or a jacket) with a high collar and loose trousers/pants, worn by ancient Chinese women. It's the first time that Chinese people has been able to create samfu suit in Song dynasty. The traditional samfu's top, inheriting the style of Tang dynasty clothing, dignified and retro style, beautiful and pure, which makes ladies feel extremely comfortable and natural. Put on this exquisite shirt, decorate the charming woman, show an unspeakable beauty of graceful. Traditional samfu's pants consist of colorfully embroidered patterns and peplum; not long afterwards, loose-fitting, solid color simple style pants became popular nationwide - is very similar to the current wide-leg pants Samfu vs Hanfu Hanfu, also known as Hanzhuang,…

As one of the earliest people to wear shoes, ancient Chinese once created a very rich Hanfu shoe culture. Among them, there are many "secrets" on the shoe tip, even more unexpected. Regardless of left and right feet Shoes are divided into left and right feet, which is now known as common sense. But if time can go back to 1000 years ago, the shoes are divided into left and right feet, which is quite another phenomenon. Are left and right shoes hard to wear? No! Most of the materials used to make shoes in ancient times were very soft. For example, straw shoes, flax shoes, even with animal skin can also be handled very softly. What's more, the Hanfu shoes worn by the ancients were relatively loose and large in size, so they would not be worn or worn. Although shoes are not divided into left and right, the ancients still talked about left and right when buying shoes. When trying on shoes, usually try on the left foot first, as long as the left foot can be put on, and no need to try on the right foot. This is because the left foot is generally a little…

We all know that modern soccer originated in England, but the Chinese argue that more than a thousand years ago, in our country, this type of sport was already being practiced. Is it true? In ancient times, did the Chinese also practice sports similar to the contemporary ones, and were they the same as the sports practiced in the Western world? In this article, we will take you on a journey through time to go back to the time of Chinese ancestors. With them, we will learn about the sports of ancient China. Cuju: Chinese soccer One fine day about a thousand years ago, in the imperial enclosure of Bianliang, capital of the Song Empire, a prince was playing "soccer" with his servants, striving to demonstrate his skills in handling the ball with his feet. Suddenly, a ball flew towards him like a flash of lightning and, as the prince could not contain it, it landed outside the field. At that moment, a servant who was passing by with a box in his hand, nimbly picked up the ball, and before it fell to the ground, returned it to the prince. The prince was amazed at his reflexes. This man,…

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 and rarely heard of gold or copper pendants? Jade has a special position in the history of Chinese civilization, and it symbolizes the fine character of human nature. With the prosperity of ancient jade culture, a large number of various kinds of jade ornaments appeared in the folk, wearing jade as a trend. Jade materials are divided into several grades to meet the quality requirements of different classes, so that the jade covers a wider range of people. Why wear a jade pendant? The ancients often said: gentleman without reason, jade does not go to the body. Is the ancient man wearing jade pendants just to look good? No, it isn't. Identity symbol: accessories with different texture and appearance often have the function of distinguishing grades. Good wishes: people often give the jade pendant auspicious and wishful, exorcising evil and protecting the body. The function…

In recent years, with the increasing popularity of traditional Hanfu, many elements of cartoon / TV series have been integrated into Hanfu, often bringing people different surprises. Hanfu & Cartoon When it comes to the joint works of cartoon and Hanfu, I have to mention Xia Da (夏达). Her "Chang Gexing (长歌行)" is very popular. And this design comes from the illustration of the heroine "long song" when she was young. The reduction of bird embroidery pattern is also very high. Xiada's other comic book "Shi Yilu (拾遗录)" also released the corresponding style of Hanfu. The light purple round neck robe carries the heroism of women. Two Qixiong Ruqun style show the Tang Dynasty girl's lively spirit full of dynamic performance, and comic contrast, the reduction is also good. Hanfu & TV series Last year's fire "The longest day in Chang'an" made many people yearn for the prosperous age of the Tang Dynasty. The following 5 sets of cooperative Hanfu can let you experience the charm of the Tang Dynasty. Similarly, the popular TV series "The story of Ming Lan" also launched the corresponding Hanfu. Put on these styles of Hanfu, can't help but make people think of the wonderful…

Now, many people are very concerned about the issue of Hanfu cultural heritage, and give it a lot of significance. But in the end, the hardest and most effective thing is to be liked. More people like it and want to explore and understand the cultural connotation behind it. Compared with those who criticize other people's ways of expression, inheritance needs more people who participate in it. Liu Shuai also has such an idea. He was born in a painting major and went to learn costume design out of his love for Hanfu. In 2007, he and his friends set up a "Chinese costume restoration team" to restore the real Hanfu. In order to restore the history as much as possible, the young team suffered a lot. They do a lot of rigorous research. Different from gold, silver, and jade, textiles are very easy to damage and are very difficult to preserve. Therefore, there are a few unearthed objects. Even if there are cultural relics, they are all treasures in the museum. Without material objects to study, they went to study ancient paintings, murals, terracotta figures, and the classic works of predecessors, understand the art of clothing in different historical…

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…

The emperor is the most powerful person in ancient China. This article introduces the emperor hat and the Guanmian system in ancient China. History of Chinese ancient hat system -- Guanmian China is known as "the country of etiquette". The system of dress etiquette has a long history, and it has a very rich connotation and a complete system. In ancient China, hats were called "Yuanfu (元服)" and "Shoufu (首服)". As the "highest" and "first" part of the whole body dress, Shoufu occupies an important position. It is not only an important symbol to distinguish officials and people in ancient China, but also a necessary means to mark the official rank of rulers. It is said that the hat ornament was invented by the Yellow Emperor. In the beginning, it was not used to prevent cold and summer, but to mark the ruling power and noble status, so it was widely used by the bureaucratic ruling class. At this time, the headdress should be called "Guan (冠)" and "Mian (冕)". After that, with the establishment of the hierarchical order of ethics, a whole set of clothing system has gradually formed. Guan, in ancient times generally refers to the hat worn…

Sleeves in Hanfu The sleeves in Hanfu, also known as "Mei (袂)", its shape is quite unique in the history of the national costume of the whole world. Sleeves are usually called "narrow sleeves" and "large sleeves", also known as small sleeves and wide sleeves. The popular sleeves of different dynasties are different, but most of them are developed at the same time, only the shape is slightly different. So what's the difference between the sleeves in Hanfu? Straight sleeve (直袖) The straight sleeves of Hanfu can be simply divided into the narrow straight types and wide straight types. The former usually opens at about half of the upper body and extends horizontally outwards; the latter is wider and extends outwards from the waist opening. The square straight sleeve is open beside the belt, extending horizontally outwards, in a thin rectangle. Pipa sleeve (琵琶袖) Pipa sleeve is a kind of sleeve type of Hanfu, which is often seen in the Ming Dynasty. Pipa sleeve is used for Shenyi and other clothing. It is named Pipa sleeve for its large sleeve and smallmouth, narrow armpit and Pipa like shape. The sagging part of the sleeve is round and wide. The cuffs…

With the rise of Hanfu culture, more and more people like Hanfu, and many people want to try to wear Hanfu once. Today, I'd like to introduce some Chinese Hanfu styles to look slim, so that maybe you can avoid the trouble of selection. 01 - Tan-collar If I say what is the thinnest shape in all the Hanfu, the first thing I think about is the Tan-collar (坦领). This is a form of the Tang Dynasty. Now many stores have also made recovery suits. Wearing these recovered Tan-collar is really like putting the whole Tang Dynasty's prosperous atmosphere on them, which looks very luxurious. The upper half of the Tan-collar Hanfu is composed of two jackets with a large neckline, one Banbi (半臂), and one long sleeve, so it will be more layered. For girls, Tan-collar is really friendly. 02 - Ming's long shirt In addition to the Tang's Tan-collar, the Ming's long shirt also looks slim. Although most of the Ming's Han suits are very loose, they don't look bloated at all. Because the general length of the long shirt can reach the knee a little bit up. Compared with the coat, this length is relatively long. In…