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,…

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…

Aoqun(袄裙), most commonly wore during the Ming Dynasty. Let’s take a look at the individual pieces and how to wear them.   The History of Aoqun The word Aoqun translates into a lined top and skirt, it is one of the earliest and most basic forms of Hanfu. This style was developed as early as The Warring States period (475 BC) as seen on these clay figurines, and it evolved throughout the dynasties. By the mid to late Ming Dynasty, it had become the most commonly-seen design for fall-winter clothing among wealthy families and the royal court. There are also many historical relics available for us to study.   Wear the Skirt of Aoqun Aoqun is outerwear, so people usually wear inner garments made of cotton or linen material underneath. During the Ming Dynasty, women usually wear Mamian skirts or pleated skirts, this one is a one-piece half-pleated skirt with the pleats only on top, and embroideries on the bottom, as well as on the belts. There are usually two types of one-piece skirts, one style you insert the belt through a hole in the middle, the other style uses an extra set of ties. This skirt doesn’t have either…

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…

Cool-toned is the shades of green, blue, and purple that make up the category, and a cool-toned Chinese dress is a perfect thing to wear in the hot summer. These cool-toned Chinese dresses come with an air conditioner effect, which makes the surroundings seem to be down by 8 degrees, making people feel cold. The Blue Color of Cool-toned Chinese Dress A full embroidered floral pattern with a crisp color scheme. The skirt has a very nice gradient dark pattern and the fabric drapes comfortably for easy care. The enchanting sea breeze and cool water is the taste of summer. The daily style Beizi Sanjian skirt combo is perfect for a holiday outing. The seashell conch by the rim brings out the laughter of the waves. Ming-style Changshan, cool and breathable. A gorgeous blue transitional skirt and a simple embellished dark blue patterned blouse, as if walking in the magnificent deep sea, elegant and eye-catching. The aqua blue skirt is just perfect and refreshing to look at. It's a good idea to use a lot of the same techniques that are used in the past. The girl's eyes, but also the fairy spirit is touching. The Green Color of Cool-toned…

For some Chinese costume female fans, they want to wear Chinese costumes out and about even in the heat of summer. Today, we will talk to you about what are suitable fabrics, shapes, and some summertime artifacts for wearing Hanfu in the summer.  Choose Comfortable & Cold Fabrics  Available fabrics: cotton, silk, tencel, ramie. Natural fabrics are more suitable for summer wear, these types of fabrics are more breathable, very absorbent, not easily bored in the summer. Silk and cotton are very skin-friendly and suitable for close to the body, and it is also true that these types of fabrics are slightly more expensive than other fabrics. In addition, wearing cool material doesn't mean you won't get hot, the breathable fabrics are just more absorbent and will make your skin feel better.    Chinese Costume Female Shapes for Summer  Many people say that the summer is not suitable for wearing Ming-style Hanfu, but it's not, as long as the material of the clothes is frivolous, you can still wear it in the summer, though Whether it's hot or not has little to do with the shape, some shapes really make it cooler to wear. Shape: Round Collar Shirts, Fitted Shirt…

In recent years, we always see young people wearing exquisite Chinese dress on university campuses, shopping malls, scenic spots, and other places. The trend of Chinese dress has become a new fashion and new culture. The consumption of Chinese dress is developing from niche to scale market. 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.   Basic Structure of Chinese Dresses Jiaolingyouren(交领右衽, the collar is in Y shape) The main features of the dressing gown: the collar has Jiaoling, round collar, Duijinzhiling, and so on. The placket is Youren, and the gown is tied with a belt and hidden button. Baoyiguangxiu(褒衣广袖, large clothes, large sleeves) Since ancient times, the Chinese dress has been Baoyibodai for dresses, and short clothes and wide sleeves…

The hanfu looks fairy full, wearing the body is a unique feeling, and hanfu has so many styles, materials also have their own characteristics. For those of you who like to wear hanfu, do you know exactly how to take care of your hanfu? There are two main parts to the maintenance of your hanfu, one is the cleaning of the hanfu and the other is the storage of the hanfu. These two parts are crucial, as they determine how long your hanfu will actually last. It's all about attention. How to clean Hanfu First of all, let's talk about the cleaning of hanfu. Hanfu is not the same as ordinary clothes, some hanfu is a complete set, and the skirt and sleeves are longer and wider, cleaning needs more careful. There is also the matter of deciding how it should be cleaned based on the different materials of the hanfu. 1. The correct way to wash hanfu should be turned over to wash, and try to hand wash. If you wash it in a washing machine, then put a dust bag on the outside of the hanfu, and then put it in the washing machine, and use a gentle…

Han Fu culture: a fashion and lifestyle Wearing a beautiful hairpin, Song Nan wore a scarlet standing collar long Ao (长袄) and a woven gold and blue Mamian skirt (马面裙), resembling a woman who had crossed over from ancient times to modern times. "What I'm wearing is Ming Dynasty clothing, long Ao and Mamian skirt are very popular," Song Nan said. Song Nan, 37, paid attention to Hanfu as early as 20 years ago. "I'm wearing Hanfu 24 hours a day. There are hundreds of Hanfu in my wardrobe. In the past, when I was on the street in a Hanfu, I was always looked at by people. Some people came to me and asked, "is it filming?" now, no one would think it strange. Everyone has accepted Hanfu very well. " As a practitioner of Chinese Han Fu culture, Hu Tingzhou's favorite piece is a 70-pound set of replica Tang Dynasty armor. This set of armor is made almost exactly according to ancient techniques. More than a decade ago, this set of armor would have been impossible to produce because there was no master who could make it. "More than a decade ago, the Hanfu revival was in its…

Do you want to be a quiet and beautiful girl in ancient Chinese clothing, no matter it's sunny or raining heavily? When you chat with your friends, have a cup of tea, and raise your hand in the air, grace is written all over it. Is this what you wanted for your summer ancient Chinese clothing look? I think this combination of Yunjian with Ming ancient Chinese clothing is just in full satisfaction of what you want!    Light-colored Yunjian & Ming Ancient Chinese Clothing    With warm purple and soft pink of Yunjian, the temperament is elegant. When the butterflies fly between the sleeves, orchids bloom fragrance and waving their sleeves, we seem to see the heavenly fairies come down to earth. A gradient pink tunic with gradient blue and purple skirt with a layered feel. The peony blossoms on the sleeves and the swallowed Yunjian peplum, incorporated into the windowpane design are sophisticated. Snow is white as a porcelain marigold, reflecting the broken dreams of the star. Chrysanthemums, bamboo leaves, drifting clouds, and fairy grasses are paired with ribbons and gradient Mamian. It is as if a moon is falling, soaking up the thousand years, bringing the coolness…

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…

In the spring when everything recovers, it's necessary to get a fresh feeling in clothes. There are many green Hanfu styles to choose from. "Tongpao" brings you several Hanfu wear demonstrations, hoping to help you in spring. Plum blossom pattern Mamian-skirt The skirt is gentle light green in the sun, and a little cold green when it is not light. Low-saturation looks comfortable and high-level, a color you will remember at a glance! The tie is goose yellow, and the top is good with yellow or green. Straight collar blouse Spring green is naturally gentle green. This straight-necked blouse is exactly the kind of gentle and fresh green. With orange/yellow, it has a refreshing vitality easily, which is very suitable for spring! Spring Day Wide Sleeve / Cape This avocado color is absolutely amazing with its yellow color. Whether it is a cape or a wide-sleeve, it is very good. If you want to wear daily in spring, you can choose a cape, which is convenient for putting on and taking off. Green Plaid Mamian-skirt You can often see JK's green plaid skirt, but Hanfu's plaid skirt is rare. The color of this plaid is very fresh and light green,…

As you know, how to dress up for a date is a profound problem. As long as you are social, whether you are single or not, there will be parties or parties. So today's topic is "how to choose modern hanfu style for a date?" If you like Hanfu, have you ever tried to wear modern Hanfu on a date or party? Do you have any tension when you put on your Hanfu on your first date? However, since you love it, you should wear it bravely, show yourself more perfectly, and show the real you more comprehensively. This issue of Hanfu Time provides you with a "dating dressing manual". Don't be afraid to lose yourself during dating.   How should friends and lovers wear when they meet for the first time? It's too serious to wear a grand traditional Hanfu, so try the matching of modern Hanfu & fashion. The bright color system will always be the absolute guarantee for others to shine in front of your eyes, so choosing a red system is a warm show for the first time.   If it's a girl with a good relationship or a guy who starts dating for a while,…

Today, I want to share with you a group of Hanfu fashion street photos in Barcelona, which are brought by Lin Lanchai (林烂柴), @newgoodi (古典新风尚) and their friends. It contains the traditional Chinese Hanfu and Han elements, as well as the classic Chinese elements such as the standing collar long shirt. It is mixed with the daily clothes to wear a different fashion sense. 01 Brocade Mamian-skirt with short sleeves, elegant and eye-catching. 02 This set of Qixiong Ruqun takes off the upper Ru inside and leaves only the outer Banbi, but it wears casual and lazy wind, which immediately refreshes a lot, and the casual collocation puts the Hanfu into a new style. 03 Han element cross neck shirt, with the acceptance of Hanfu by the public, the Han element has also led a wave of trends, and the international Chinese style design has gradually emerged a lot of Hanfu element design. 04 European handsome add Chinese style elegance, with Chinese fans as props, perfect! 05 >It's strange that it's very harmonious to use the lower skirt of Hanfu with a lace top, you maybe can't imagine this match. 06 Knit top with Song pants (宋裤)! Maybe it's more harmonious…

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…

Just jumped out of the New Year's festivities and the countdown to the Chinese New Year is about to begin again, are you ready for your New Year's clothes? If you are still struggling with how to wear Chinese New Year traditional clothing in order to be successful and eye-catching when taking photos or visiting friends and relatives in the New Year, then grab a pencil and paper to take notes, let me tell you! Chinese New Year Traditional Clothing for Girls This orange Chinese tunic not only looks good on you, but it's also made for a super New Year's Eve that will definitely be the most noticeable in a crowd. The fluffy square collar is cute and good-looking, and you can absolutely get a bunch of positive feedback when visiting friends and relatives, and it can also be paired with a Mamian-skirt or a fashion skirt. For the Year of the Rat, it's obvious that you should prepare Chinese New Year traditional clothing! The cute little squirrel is holding a small golden pine cone, surrounded by grapevines, which is both cute and auspicious with the meaning of "good harvest and prosperity". A Mamian-skirt is one of the must-have…

When it comes to the skirts of the Ming Dynasty, many people will remember the typical "Ma Mian Qun (马面裙, horse face skirt)",  often gives a sense of elegance and wealth. It looks very dignified and gentle when matched with Han suit Ao (袄).   Introduction of Ma Mian Qun & Lan Ma Mian Qun, also known as "Ma Mian Zhe Qun (horse face pleats skirt)", is a kind of traditional Chinese dress. There are four front and back skirt doors, overlapping each other, side pleating, middle skirt door overlapping part, commonly known as "Ma Mian (horse face, 马面)". The whole circle of patterns on the Ma Mian Qun's is called Lan, the bottom is called bottom Lan, and the top is called knee Lan. Double Lan was very popular in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. But later, with the growth of women's top in the Ming Dynasty, the knee Lan was gradually weakened because they were covered, while the bottoms Lan were widened and bold.   Why is it called "Ma Mian"? The question of why Ma Mian Qun named has always been puzzling, what's the relationship between the animal's name and the skirt? In fact, "Ma Mian"…