China has a splendid costume history, but the splendor of the ancients has gone with the years, and we can only recall it through historical records and archaeological discoveries. Fortunately, there is someone who can use his exquisite painting skills to rigorously and meticulously restore the ancient Chinese clothing and trace the history of the delicate and gorgeous. Today, we are going to share with you the ancient Chinese clothing timeline and experience the charm of Chinese clothing together.   Shang Dynasty (c. 16th-11th century BC) Features: The main feature of the Shang dynasty dress is "upper garment, lower Chang (裳), Youren (右衽), hair bunch". The upper half of the body wears clothes, the lower half of the body wears Chang, Chang is the skirt. Noble men's dress (left): The head wears the tall Ge(葛) cloth crown. The Yue-shaped cloth hanging from the front abdomen was a sign of noble status, and was often referred to in later literature as the "Bixi (蔽膝)". The pattern on it is based on the Leiwen depicted on the Shang dynasty Yuge in the collection of the Palace Museum. The boots worn by the feet are painted on the basis of pottery boots excavated from…

At the 16th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, the gathering of traditional Chinese clothing "Hanfu" becomes a beautiful scenery. CGTN reporter: Guo Meiping will take this opportunity to have the first experience of this gorgeous clothing. She also asked an industry expert: Huang Qiaoen - Founder of the Hanfu brand "Yuanshangiao" in advance to help her with the Hanfu experience at the"Chinese-style pavilion". Huang Qiaoen helped Guo choose the right Hanfu: "You are pretty tall, so a Hanfu in Ming Dynasty style probably suits you. Also, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so the outfit I'm recommending, exudes elements of this holiday." Guo asks: "What is the story behind the outfit I'm wearing?" "The outfit you are wearing is called 'Moon shining on the lake'. It's specifically designed for the Mid-Autumn Festival. You can find a lot of autumn elements on it." Huang starts to introduce this Ming-style Hanfu in detail. "The long gown you wear inside has a stand-up collar and surplice. The cloak is in the Ming Dynasty style and has a full moon at the back. There are also elements of chrysanthemum and Jade Rabbit, implying full happiness. We also added some cuter modern elements to the…

1. Characteristics The Chinese people claim fabulous origins of remote antiquity. Its activities have always been dominated by agricultural life. An aristocratic and feudal organization, based on the ownership of fields, bound them closely together. China's social structure was modeled on family organization. The father was the supreme authority in the home; the children owed absolute obedience to him, as well as to the emperor, the Son of Heaven, who exercised unlimited power. Filial piety and ancestor worship are two notions that have greatly influenced even neighboring countries. In every home parents narrate exemplary deeds to their children, urging them to emulate the protagonists of these stories. Moral reform was carried out in the 5th century B.C. by the eminent moralist and politician Confucius. His writings expound in detail on behavior in all of life's activities. 2. Confucius Confucius (551-479 B.C.) He was the great codifier of the Chinese people. He consecrated his life to the magisterium, teaching everyone, without distinction of classes. He did not pretend any innovation, but to restore the ancient teachings. In its essential lines, his thought is aristocratic, since it seeks the instruction of the nobles and princes, instilling in them the fulfillment of duties…

The cooler fall months are finally here, and there's no season with softer colors than fall. Have you figured out how to dress in this season? For a change of style for fall, choose classic and beautiful fall Hanfu. Let's see together what Hanfu Time brought Chinese costume for the female in autumn. 01 - Put on Golden Hanfu and Open Autumn Gold weaving is a common element in the Chinese clothing fabric, with the classic pattern of Zhuanghua silk (妆花, the most complex variety of Nanjing cloud brocade weaving process), a combination of the two, is the bling feeling, and gold weaving, as the name suggests is the fabric plus gold thread. In the Tang Dynasty, there were 14 kinds of gold weaving methods recorded in the literature, and in the Song Dynasty, there were also 18 kinds. The most prestigious gold-weaving dynasty is the Yuan dynasty, the noble life can be called extravagant, life with the daily quilt, curtains are also made of gold-weaving. As you can see, the weave is used a lot on the Mamian skirt and the Mamian skirt is perfect for the fall and winter season. 02 - Put on a Warm Bijia (比甲)…

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar. August is the second month of autumn and is popularly known as the "Zhongqiu (中秋)" because it is the day of the full moon, which symbolizes reunion. Therefore, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Reunion Festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival has a long history. Since ancient times, China has had a ritual system for worshipping the moon. It also coincides with the harvest of autumn grain, and the ancients held a series of rituals to thank the gods for their blessings. The moon is bright and clear at mid-autumn, and the autumn air is crisp and cool, making it the perfect time to enjoy the moon. Later, with the development of the times, moon worship was gradually replaced by moon appreciation, but although the ritual colors have faded, the festival continues to this day and has been given a new meaning. As a popular traditional cultural festival among many ethnic groups in China, many places have formed the Mid-Autumn Festival customs with local characteristics. As for mooncakes, their beginnings date back to the Han Dynasty. Zhang Qian's mission…

When we talk about Chinese art, we refer to all the art produced during millennia by the Chinese civilization, which throughout the centuries remained isolated from the rest of the cultures. Because of this isolation, its style, its way of understanding art, underwent very few changes from antiquity to the 20th century. From the beginning of Chinese history, the main materials and one of the essential beginnings of this art were unknowingly created. These materials are jade and bronze. Furthermore, with these materials and the technical knowledge of this culture, the artistic forms characteristic of this type of art were gradually characterized. However, the works made in this type of art were decorated depending on the social hierarchy in which the artist was, and with this different theory of Chinese art were created, these theories are Confucianism and Taoism. In the field of arts, Chinese art stood out, not only in architecture and sculpture, but porcelain and silk, both used to manufacture sumptuary items. Another type of art, which we could include within the decorative arts, is the development of traditional furniture, this type of art evolved from simplicity to complexity and was closely linked to the lifestyle and economic…

The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, let's enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival dressing fashions of the ancients and see what can be applied to Chinese fashion trends. The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional festivals of Han Chinese people. As an important traditional festival in China and the Chinese cultural circle, the rich customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival are also reflected in all aspects of  Hanfu clothing, food, housing, and transportation. Mid-Autumn Festival elements The ancient idea of dressing is usually to decorate clothing and accessories with these patterned elements based on the corresponding festive elements. What can you think of about the festive elements of the Mid-Autumn Festival? In fact, although legends about the moon appeared a long time ago, and the custom of worshipping the moon was mentioned in the "Zhou Li (周礼)", there was no concept of the "Mid-Autumn Festival" at that time, and it was not until the Tang Dynasty that the most suitable day to appreciate the moon was set as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It was already in the Song Dynasty that the Mid-Autumn Festival and its customs and culture became popular. The Mid-Autumn Festival element in clothing was particularly typical of the…

As one of the aspects of human civilization, the color culture in traditional Chinese Hanfu costumes has a long and splendid history. The color of clothing is often a symbol of the times and has strong political significance, and is closely related to the "five colors" that prevailed at that time. Today, we will lead you to have a deeper understanding of the "blue Hanfu".   The Meaning and Place of Blue in Ancient Color Culture The so-called " Five Pure Colors" originates from the five elements, which are metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, and represent the five pure colors of blue, red, yellow, white, and black in the five directions of east, south, middle, west, and north. According to I Ching, black is the color of the sky and yellow is the color of the earth, which is why it is said that "the sky is dark blue and the earth is yellow".In addition, The Book of Rites recorded that in ancient times, the pure color was considered noble, and the color that combined two primary colors were considered inferior, and the pureness of clothing was highly valued. Blue in the five elements corresponds to the Eastern wood,…

The 2020 "Liyi Huaxia (礼衣华夏)" Hanfu Model Contest lasted for more than 4 months, covering 76 cities in five regions, with 468 Hanfu associations and more than 6,200 contestants actively participating. The aim of the competition was to recreate the splendor of Chinese costumes and promote Chinese etiquette through the visible, wearable, and popular carrier of Hanfu. After three rounds of competition, 80 finalists from various regions were selected and the top 10 were born in Xuzhou. Xuzhou, located in Jiangsu province, has many historical and cultural treasures such as the Han tomb of Guishan, the mausoleum of the King of Gefengtai, and the Chinese pictorial stone, etc. In recent years, Xuzhou is committed to the inheritance and promotion of Chinese culture, transforms and develops creatively the symbols of Chinese culture such as Hanfu, Han rituals, Han music, and Han dance. The culture of Hanfu is gradually integrating into the life of ordinary people and is closely related to the cultural construction of the city. It is for this reason that the final of this popular national competition is held in Xuzhou. The finals are divided into three rounds: grooming, self-selected style, and stochastic expressivity. In the first round, 80…

Chinese embroidery patterns are an excellent traditional Chinese craft with a long history, while Hanfu is a traditional Chinese costume, the two have a lot of combination, and many Hanfu styles applies delicate embroidery patterns. History of Chinese Embroidery Patterns & Lucky Patterns Embroidery (刺绣), known as needlework in ancient times, is one of the oldest Chinese handicrafts and has been around for over 2000 years. With the use of silk, the production and development of silk fabrics, embroidery has also gradually emerged, according to the "Shang Shu (尚书)" 4,000 years ago, the costume management system, it is stipulated that "the upper and lower garments are embroidered and painted". Chinese embroidery patterns reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties, after being passed down for thousands of years. The techniques of folk embroidery and the materials used for silk embroidery both developed phenomenally. A large number of embroidery subjects in the Ming and Qing dynasties were auspicious motifs with Chinese characteristics, the so-called "picture must be meaning, meaning must be auspicious". There are hundreds of auspicious motifs in China, too many to mention. For example, mandarin ducks symbolize the love between husband and wife, pomegranate symbolizes many children, pine,…

Diy crafting is a lot of fun, and not only can you be fully engaged in the process, but it's also very rewarding to finish a piece with your own hands. The same goes for making your own Hanfu, which is why we've launched this series, will continue to update the Hanfu sewing pattern and process of making different styles of Hanfu for you in the future.   Introduction to Pifeng Hanfu Pifeng(披风, cape) is a form of Chinese Hanfu clothing, mostly straight-necked, Duijin (对襟), with two long sleeves, with slits under both armpits, can be worn both indoors and outdoors. From many portraits as well as notes on the data, Pifeng used to be a popular clothing style of the Ming Dynasty.   Sewing Pattern Explained - Making Cuts Tutorial The Pifeng shape is not complicated, and those who like to make Hanfu or DIY Hanfu dress can try to make it if have the right fabric. Overall: A/B/C/D equal width, 50~60cm Cuff width 30-60cm (depending on sleeve size) Width of sleeve heel 30~40cm The collar is opened to the level of the armpit, and the width of the collar opening is twice as wide as the width of…

The Chinese have used the same architectural model for their imperial and religious buildings for more than two thousand years. It consists of three elements: a platform, a framework of pillars and beams, and non-load-bearing walls. The buildings usually incorporate the main gate, rectangular enclosures or courtyards, and a series of pavilions arranged in a line and facing north. Almost all buildings were constructed of wood, but due to vulnerability to fire very few survive; the oldest date from the Tang period. Here are some representative Chinese architectures. Pavilions The structure of the pavilions is always the same. They consist of a platform of rammed earth or stone and a grid of wooden pillars. The front part always incorporates an odd number of intercolumns. The meeting of pillars and beams is fixed with brackets (dougong), which support the structure and allow for overhanging roofs. The wood is lacquered in intense tones, and the roofs are curved, of tile or thatch. Plant building and plant pavilion Even before pagodas, multi-storey buildings (lou) were built in China, ranging from two-storey private residences to towering gazebos. The plant pavilions (ge) were used for storage and had only doors and windows at the front.…

With the trend of Hanfu, more and more girls are joining the Hanfu camp, but with the appearance of Hanfu homogenization, many girls are no longer satisfied with the current Hanfu wear, began to mix-match, mixing different elements together (for example, modern fashion elements and classic elements), look fashionable and generous. 1. What is "Western" and "Eastern" mixing? What is a mix of "Western" and "Eastern"? This is what we call "East meets West" style, just like the modified cheongsam, which combines Western modern elements with Chinese classical elegance, that is, East meets West style. The model in the picture is the extreme use of this style, grasping the essence, the Chinese Hanfu horse-face with Western-style hat and lace gloves combined with the wearing, actually has a different kind of elegant debutante style, compared to the traditional Chinese clothing collocation, appears more daily and modern. 2. How to mix-match to give more points to the overall image? ①How to choose Hanfu style? Due to the profoundness of Chinese culture, there are many different types of Hanfu, such as Tang, Song, Ming, etc. However, in order to better combine with the fashion elements, it is often better to choose the plain…

The new term begins and we can finally bring our favorite Chinese costumes to school! But before that, you need to think about it: can you really fit that many Chinese costumes in your dorm wardrobe? Most student Chinese costume enthusiasts should have very limited wardrobe space in their dorm, so instead of bringing more than a few pieces, it's better to bring only the best ones to wear. With the right mix and match, you can wear something different every day! Today, we're going to unlock with you the super simple, guaranteed never-fail rule of wearing Chinese costumes! Beizi, Shanzi = Perfect Early Fall Chinese Costume Jacket Beizi and Shanzi are perfect for early autumn Hanfu jackets: Beizi' is just the right length to cover the lower half of the body and perfectly flatters the figure; long Shanzi can be used as a sun-protective shirt or air conditioner shirt, making it a great choice for early autumn; short Shanzi can be used as a playful jacket and can be knotted at the hem like a shirt, showing off the waistline! Tips: Beizi, which has a fancy edge, and Shanzi, which has a lot of embroideries, should be paired with…

This summer is all about Song style Hanfu suits, which is both classic and fresh. But now it has slowly entered the autumn, it is also time to change the Chinese clothes in the wardrobe into more stable and atmospheric Ming Dynasty Hanfu. Ming-style Hanfu suits is a kind of shape for autumn and winter. Wearing it can set off people's dignity. For younger girls, you can choose a more playful style of Ming Hanfu, like this pairing of a short Ao (袄) with pipa sleeves and a horse-faced skirt, with a green short Ao embroidered with exquisite osmanthus flowers and jade rabbits. And the lower half, the horse-face skirt is also the same embroidery pattern, the fabric of this horse face skirt is also very light yarn fabric, this kind of fabric is more girly than ordinary fabric. Since the embroidery theme is a jade rabbit, plus it is a thicker Ming Hanfu, this set is perfect for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Although the style of this set is relatively fresh in Ming Hanfu, the overall look is still much more dignified than the standard Hanfu style. *What is the Pipa sleeve? The pipa sleeve is a type of sleeve,…

Have you noticed the weather doesn’t cool down right away when the fall season starts? It’s a phenomenon sometimes referred to as the “Indian summer” if you live in North America, or "old women's summer" if you live in Europe, and in China, people call it “Autumn Tiger”. It can get really hot during the day but quite chilly at night, so this is a time when people can catch a cold easily. In ancient China, there’s a history of people wearing vests to keep warm during this time of the year, it was believed that the vest was first developed around 2,000 years ago, and later doubled as a fashion statement as time went on. Now let’s take a look at the history of this hanfu and How to wear it.   The history of Hanfu vest Short sleeves or sleeveless garments have been around for a long time. The earliest artifacts found in China were from the Warring States Period (475–221 BC). During the Han Dynasty, the terms were coined in one of the oldest dictionaries - The Shiming or "Explanation of Names", sleeveless vests were called Liang Dang (裲裆), half sleeves were called Ban Xiu(半袖) or Xiu…

I don't know if you've noticed, but in recent years, the number of people wearing ancient Chinese traditional clothing (Hanfu) has increased. There are people walking around the city center in ancient Chinese traditional clothing, people traveling in scenic spots, and even classrooms are full of them. CNN, Reuters, and other media outlets have reported on this Hanfu craze. Hanfu, meaning “Han clothing,” is based on the idea of donning costumes worn in bygone eras by China’s Han ethnic group. Some of the most popular styles are from the Ming, Song, and Tang dynasties. About three-quarters of Hanfu customers are between 16 and 24 years old. Members of this generation often see it as a way to rediscover and engage with their country’s traditional culture. There are also many styles of Han clothing. Its main elements include belts, intricately designed collars, and more. The main features of Hanfu include collars, upper garments in the style of a skirt, jade ornaments, and a sash, according to Wen Run, professor of textile design and industrial economics at Donghua University. Materials such as brocade and yarn, along with traditional craftwork, including embroidery, are also hallmarks of the attire.   Chinese Han Clothing Makes A…

Today is the traditional Chinese Valentine's Day, it's time to pick a beautiful traditional Chinese wedding dress for this important moment in our life. Every year on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the Double-Seventh-Festival (the Chinese equivalent of Valentine's Day) is a traditional Chinese festival. According to folklore, the weaving girl Cowherd magpie bridge meeting, girls will be placed in the night seasonal melons and fruits, looking at the moon to worship, begging to give the intelligent mind and dexterous hands, but also begging for love marriage fate coincidence match. In modern times, it has gradually evolved into a festival for men and women to confess their love for each other, and many people even get married in Double-Seventh-Festival, making Double-Seventh-Festival their love anniversary. Of course, if you're single, don't go away, Double-Seventh-Festival will help you find your soul mate by the light of the lanterns by wearing a red Chinese costume, which is even more beautiful.   Traditional Chinese Wedding Dress for the Double-Seventh-Festival Embroidery Qiyao Traditional Chinese Wedding Dress   A wide variety of embroidery is in full bloom on the red traditional Chinese wedding dress. The soft dark red fabric, with…

The full name of Hanfu is "traditional Han clothing", also known as Han Clothes, Han Costume and Chinese Dress, which were worn from Emperor Huang's reign to the middle of the 17th century (late Ming and early Qing dynasties). It is the embodiment of China's "Clothes on the Crown" and "State of Manners", and carries the outstanding craftsmanship and aesthetics of the Han nationality, such as dyeing, weaving, and embroidery, and has inherited more than 30 Chinese intangible cultural heritages and protected Chinese arts and crafts. Hanfu Supermodel Competition Inaugurate On August 8, 2020, on the occasion of the state celebration of Qiannan, the Duyun Hanfu Model Competition will be held. Hanfu Supermodel Competition Highlights  According to the Records of the Grand Historian of China, "Ancient Chinese clothing was made by the Yellow Emperor" and "Before the Yellow Emperor, there were no clothes and houses. And the Yellow Emperor made houses, clothes, funerals, and burials, so all the people were spared the difficulty of survival." The earliest appearance of Chinese dress would have been during the Yin Shang period before there was any archaeological physical support for the age. About 5,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period of the Yangshao culture…