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…

As people's acceptance of Chinese costume culture is increasing, many people are enjoying this unique and charming costume, so more and more people are buying it. And many Chinese costume enthusiasts have a question after receiving their new Chinese costume, do they need to wash the new one? What should be done about it? Characteristics of the New Chinese Costume Many new Chinese costumes will smell a faint odor when they arrive and open the package, which is the smell that comes with the fabric of the clothes themselves. There are some other Chinese costumes because they are more high-end, so the seller will disinfect them before shipping, and the surface smell of the clothes is almost non-existent, or even a little bit of disinfectant smell. But most Chinese costumes are not sterilized before shipment, they are folded and put into bags after they are made in the factory, and then shipped directly to the marketing department, and then directly to the world. There are also some factories that are not very particular about their Chinese costumes. Due to their low cost and low labor cost, they will put the Chinese costumes on the floor, which will cause some of…

Chinese calligraphy (书法), is one of the oldest art forms in human history. The mastery of movement and quality of line work has a history of thousands of years, in which the style and technique have always evolved. Artists like Ouyang Xun, Wang Xizhi, or Ngan Siu-Mui gave calligraphy its graceful character. While for some, the art of strokes is seen as the reflection of one's state of mind, calligraphy is usually associated with relaxation, escape, and spirit. Let's find out to what extent Chinese calligraphy, as a solid core of culture since the age of antiquity, can help us learn to write Chinese. An absolute beginner's guide, which will help you with helpful tips and tricks to learn the Chinese script quickly and efficiently, can be found here! Can you learn to write Chinese with penmanship? Whether as a philosophy of life, as a realization moment of the true presence or as a perfection of the skill of man: Calligraphy is a multifaceted ancient art. The traces of Chinese populations through the centuries of the Xia, Han, or Ming dynasties tirelessly sharpen the quest for calligraphic aesthetics. Just like the art of writing, the writing of Chinese characters is based…

Chinese martial arts in the West are mistakenly called Shaolin Kung Fu, Chinese Kung Fu generic name for kung fu or Gong fu means skill and can refer to the skill of a calligrapher or pianist as well as that of a martial arts expert. Although it is unknown when they were introduced into the country, China has the largest number and most colorful variety of fighting styles, including drunkard's boxing and praying mantis style. Kung Fu is usually divided into two types of schools: internal (neijia) and external (waija). The former usually emphasize inner power or qi, and employ evasion and softness to unbalance the opponent; the waija school seeks to defeat the attacker with physical power and strength. Kung Fu makes use of numerous weapons, such as the spear, sword, stick and whip, and even teaches defense with everyday objects such as fans, umbrellas or stools. Origins of Kung Fu Kung Fu comes from man's struggle in ancient times with wild animals and warfare between tribes. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), the Book of Odes devoted some terms to describe the initial form of the martial art. The Book of Rites (Western Han…

As Chinese traditional dress continues to be promoted and popularized, more and more boys are also getting into Chinese clothing. So, what should men pay attention to when starting out with Chinese clothing? And how to avoid mistakes and buy the favorite Chinese traditional dress for man? Let's talk about that with you today! How to Choose the First Chinese Traditional Dress for Man? The man's first Chinese dress should be a set that is more daily, easy to match, unobtrusive and able to be worn with different occasions, don't choose a Chinese dress with wide sleeves, which is not friendly to beginners of Chinese costume. The colors can refer to your usual habit of buying clothes. Generally speaking, the color of men's clothes should not be too bright and gorgeous, navy blue, gray, and dark green are all good choices. If the skin tone is darker, try to choose dark clothes, clothes should not be too much color and not too much pattern. Also, try to avoid classic studio red and black color, and do not buy Chinese clothing in gold color. For white styles of Hanfu, you should also buy with caution. Although many people think that white…

Artificial flowers have become one of the hair accessories of choice for more and more girls in Han Fu. Artificial flowers are fake flowers, in ancient times, people love to pin flowers in the temples, with hair to retain the beauty and fragrance of the flowers, just flowers will soon wither, and it is compared to the fake flowers are both durable and beautiful. The ancients called the seasonal flowers "living flowers" and the artificial imitation flowers "like living flowers", and later called them "artificial flowers". The Song dynasty maidens in the Statue of the Empress of the Dynasties have elaborate and gorgeous flower crowns, just like a moving garden. Today we're going to talk about the artificial flowers in Han Fu hair accessories!   Han Fu Hair Accessories: Silk Flowers The origin of silk flowers began in the Tang Dynasty, more than 1,000 years ago. According to legend, Tang Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji's favorite concubine Yang Guifei had a scar on her left temples, and every day she would let her maids pick flowers to wear on her temples. However, in the winter, the flowers began to fade. A clever maid made fake flowers out of damask and silk…

In the wave of cultural revival in recent years, Hanfu can be said to be the pioneer among them, deeply welcomed and accepted by many people, and its development and popularity are becoming more and more widespread, becoming an extremely popular kind of clothing for many people. Hanfu has a unique beauty of ancient style and elegance, which is still accepted and loved by the public until today. There are many style Hanfu, and it can be said that no matter what style you want to go for, you can pick out a set of Hanfu that suits you. Feng Jia Chen, a very pretty-looking girl, played the role of "Tang Niu (唐妞)" in Xi'an, completing one difficult and elegant action after another, and the short video was uploaded on the Internet, and then it was a hit. Despite the cold night, her show is still surrounded by a large number of people, many of whom came all the way, which is enough to see her high popularity. Feng is very good at the way of wearing Hanfu. Every performance, the whole body is integrated, and the temperament is fully distributed. Let's have a look at Feng's Hanfu collocation. Feng…

Ancient China was one of the largest and most influential empires in Asia, with more than 5000 years of existence, the Chinese built monumental dams and walls that still remain today. With the unparalleled creativity and ambition of their rulers, they managed through great battles to unify China into a powerful empire, even stronger than the great empires of ancient Europe. Let's learn about Chinese civilization development together. Before becoming a great empire, China was submerged in chaos and cruelty of war, made up of several states that fought for total control of the territory. This period would be known by historians as "The Warring States". But it was not until the third century B.C. that a state known as the Qin managed to impose themselves on the other kingdoms by means of their ingenuity and military strength, thus unifying a vast region of China and giving birth to one of the largest empires in history that still survives today. The Qin were strong because of their geographical position, which gave them access to the main navigable rivers of China and because of their rich fertile lands for agriculture, gave them an advantage over their adversaries at the time of combat…

As we know, Chinese costume needs to be cleaned when it gets dirty, and it's very common for many people to get stained when cleaning Chinese costume. When the color of the dark Chinese costume has stained on the white Chinese costume, how do we clean it? What Should I Do If Hanfu is Faded and Dyed to the White Part? When washing your Chinese costume, the white inside tends to stain or turn yellow easily. In this case, you can soak and then wash the clothes with diluted white vinegar, it will make the clothes very easy to clean and the stains will come off quickly. You can also use some bright white laundry detergents that can make your clothes bright and white, such as some bright white laundry detergent and strong laundry detergent. Usually, this type of laundry detergent will contain breakthrough and efficient cleaning particles that will remove more stains than regular laundry detergent, making white clothes whiter and cleaner. It's important to note that a typical bright white laundry detergent will have a higher concentration than regular laundry detergent, so don't use a laundry detergent containing the original liquid directly with your clothes when you wash…

There are a wide variety of China's dog breeds, some very well known, others not so popular. If you have one or interested in these wonderful dog breeds in China, we will explain below their origins and features. 1. Chinese Crested If you're looking for a pet that gets attention, the Chinese Crested is one of them. Its origins place it as a mouse hunter on business boats. This Asian Crested breed has two variants, one with abundant and long hair and another without hair. The latter usually has some long hair on the head and at the end of the legs, which gives them an elegant air. They are small in appearance, usually weighing no more than 5 kg, although their height can reach 30 cm, and their life expectancy is usually around 15 years. The grey and brown shades for their body are the most frequent. As for their character, they are affectionate, very active and obedient, distrustful of strangers but very faithful to their master and so playful that they are perfect for a family with children. 2. Shar Pei The Shar-Pei dogs look like their whole body is made of Plush Dolls that it is inevitable…

Nowadays, the retro style is becoming popular no matter what. In the entertainment domain, the vintage trend is unstoppable, and a series of vintage singers are coming strongly into the limelight. In our daily life, cosplay is also a popular form of entertainment. In recent years, Chinese traditional dress has also become quietly popular, let's take a look at the Chinese traditional dress for girls of 12 constellations what it looks like. Chinese Traditional Dress for Girls of 12 Aries Aries girls are usually lively, kind, and simple. They are best suited for this red gradient Chinese dress, which is full of enthusiasm and a sense of fairy spirit. The body of this Qixiong Ruqun is embellished with floral koi embroidery, and the skirt outer yarn uses a gradient process with the embroidery for a more energetic, but also full of spiritual fluidity, perfect for an Aries girl. Chinese Traditional Dress for Girls of 12 Taurus Taurus girls are more docile, thoughtful, and friendly. The embroidery on the white green Chinese dress reminds one of a lotus pond in the summer breeze, and the rest of her life is peaceful, sitting and watching the clouds roll in and listening to…

In many traditional Chinese dress accessories, Tian-Tsui  (also known as Kingfisher Feather Art) is usually considered to come with a kind of cruelty and beauty, and there are countless controversies about it, making many beginner Chinese dress fans have a lot of doubts about Tian-Tsui. So, today, I'm going to take a closer look at Tian-Tsui, which is in the whirlpool of public opinion.   What is Tian-Tsui? Strictly speaking, Tian-Tsui is a kind of manufacturing process. But the term "Tian-Tsui" generally refers to the combination of traditional Chinese metalwork and featherwork products, which means that the blue feathers of a kingfisher bird are set on a metal base such as gold or silver and made into jewelry. The craft of making decorations with kingfisher feathers has been around since the Han Dynasty, and the box mentioned in the idiom "Buy the Case and Return the Pearl", which is covered with feathers, is decorated with kingfisher feathers. Today we can see Tian-Tsui objects in museums and other places are generally Tian-Tsui artwork from the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as this famous Ming Xiaoduan empress phoenix crown from the Dingling Mausoleum, which is unimaginably complex and luxurious. Since ancient times,…

Nowadays, more and more people like Hanfu, and Hanfu is gradually accepted by everyone, few people still think that Hanfu is just "the costume of the Han Dynasty", but how much do you know about the history of Hanfu from the Western Zhou to the Ming Dynasty? We often see Hanfu in movies and TV shows, such as the "Serenade of Peaceful Joy", in which the emperor and officials love to wear round-necked robes, while the women mostly wear Beizi and Moxiong, all from the Song Dynasty. But this is only one branch of the Hanfu, and today we will talk about the costume of the Han people from an earlier dynasty.   Hanfu in Western Zhou There is a familiar book, Book of Odes, which contains poems that people loved to sing during the western Zhou and before, and in these poems, the original beauty of the Hanfu can be found. For example: "祁祁如云 (qiqiruyun)": it is that the woman's garments are as white as the clouds. Western Zhou loved natural beauty, especially for women, who wore white dresses, as well as white yarn at ceremonies and weddings. But the interesting thing is that men at that time loved…

After the show began to check tickets, Ruo Shui was crowded by the crowd of spectators to the stands. She stared at the model who was walking towards her, who was wearing, the biggest attraction of the fashion show - "National Treasure" and the designer of Huachang Jiuzhou collaborated on one of the National Treasure's derivative Hanfu collections, and when this style Hanfu already sold out in just 10 minutes when it went on sale. This is the evening of June 29th in Hangzhou, China Silk Museum held in the national style of a Chinese Hanfu fashion show, in the words of Ruo Shui, but also the trendsetter of Hanfu lovers.   Civilized Clothing is Meant to Make People More Comfortable Ruoshui, the 25-year-old Chengdu girl has a wardrobe full of more than a dozen Hanfu. "I often wear Hanfu to and from work every day." Ruoshui buys mostly Song and Ming Hanfus in styles more suitable for everyday wear. The Song dynasty Hanfu is light, thin, and simple, and the Ming system is dignified and majestic. "The style of dress in the Song dynasty was different from the rich and complex aesthetic of the Tang dynasty, and dressing began…