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 origin of the Dragon Boat Festival About the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival, there are a variety of legends, one of the most recognized by the Chinese people is to commemorate Qu Yuan, the famous poet, and patriot. Qu Yuan (340-278 B.C.E.) was from the Chu state in the period of the fighters. Among the seven Qi, the Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei, and Qin states, the last one was the most powerful and wanted to annex the other six. Qu Yuan was an official of Chu. He was noted for his intelligence and erudition. He advocated implementing reforms and insisted on uniting neighboring states in resistance against Qin. However, he was unable to implement his ideas due to obstacles raised by a handful of disloyal opponents. The ruler of Chu relied on the words of the disloyal officials, did not take Qu Yuan's suggestions and expelled him from the capital of the kingdom. After withdrawing from the capital, Qu Yuan still paid attention to Chu's fate. After learning that Chu was defeated by Qin, the sad Qu Yuan felt very sore and ashamed and regretted that he did not have the opportunity to sacrifice himself for the…

Next week is the Dragon Boat Festival in China, but for some people, they have gradually forgotten what the traditional meaning of this festival is, and only Remember it's a day about the battle over the dietary differences between sweet and salty dumplings, north and south. There is also a group of young people who have chosen to celebrate the festival differently by wearing ancient Chinese clothing and reviving ancient rituals to give the Dragon Boat Festival a different festive feel. The Revival of Ancient Chinese Clothing The APEC at the beginning of the century brought the Tang suit before the eyes of the world, which also raised several questions from Chinese netizens: "Is a Tang suit a Tang Dynasty Hanfu clothing?" "What is the national dress of the Han Chinese?" "Isn't the traditional Chinese dress called cheongsam?" Between 2001 and 2003, some young people who were interested in promoting national culture launched a folk culture movement called "Hanfu Revival" with the help of the new Internet. As the name implies, "Hanfu Revival" begins with the traditional costumes of the Chinese Han nation: ancient Chinese clothing, and proceeds to revive the culture of the Chinese people's clothing. It radiates to…

As the weather heats up, we can finally swap out our heavy, warm winter shoes for a nice pair of traditional Chinese embroidered shoes that make us more beautiful when we go out in our Han Fu. There's a variety of styles for traditional Chinese embroidered shoes this year, and they're cost-effective too, let's take a look together! The colorful phoenix is dancing in the sky. These shoes have a white base and the colored embroidery threads are very versatile with all kinds of Han Fu. It comes with internal heightening and buckle strap function, which is both comfortable and leg-lengthening. The fragrance of the osmanthus, strolling with a charming smell. These versatile traditional Chinese embroidered shoes have a floral and woodsy element, perfect for a Han clothing outing, and come in a variety of colors to suit different needs. Speaking of lightness, we'll think of the white feather that falls through the air and whisks around on the toe. This shoe uses an understated design, making it versatile for both fashion and Han clothing. The wavy lace is full of girlish loveliness. Blue flashing flower embroidery with elegant and generous. Adding romantic pink-purple color and charming small beads makes…

The ancients were fond of adding floral decoration to the edges and seams of Chinese tunic, making the seemingly plain Beizi, with its lace inlay and surround become rich in variety.Modern techniques such as printing, embroidery, beading and beadwork on the edges of the garment made the Beizi a little more beautiful than in the old days.Let's pick out some beautiful and cost-effective full edge Beizi today! Full Edge Beizi | Vintage and Elegant Chinese Tunic The pomegranate is a symbol of good fortune. A pomegranate red dress with pomegranate patterned edges is like a pomegranate with the skin cut open to reveal the berries, which brings out the watery and translucent skin. The silky fabric and light color scheme are perfect for summer. The sky blue papers are decorated with lotus flowers, as if the beautiful scenery of summer is embedded in the details of the Chinese outer jacket. The high definition digital printed bodice on the Chinese tunic will not fade easily and is easy to clean. Restore the flower god rabbit in the coat pattern and choose a matcha green Beizi base for a little freshness and age reduction. The simple and elegant Beizi, clustered with white…

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…

Hello friends, are you ready to go out and have fun together? It' s going to be beautiful whether at home or traveling. Hurry up and pick up this Han's costume parent-child photo strategy so you can take amazing photos at home!   How to Take Family Photos Outside in Han's Costume? When you go out, you can take this basic and pretty pose: find a place to sit, two people looking at each other, and make sure the skirt is spread out to look better. Find an open area where adults can hold hands with children and let them spin around in circles. This can also be used for short videos, so you can have a sweet time with your kids. In the case of many people, you can let the children stand in the front, the adults behind the front and back of the staggered stand away, and then capture the children running towards at the time, pay attention, your eyes should be focused on the children's body!   How to Take Family Photos at Home in Han's Costume? If you don't want to go out, then scroll down to get the same beautiful photos, and make sure…

Chinese tunic encompasses a lot of elements, Hanfu / Tang suit / Zhongshan suit, and so on. Today's article will focus on Chinese Hanfu and Han elements, and Hanfu Time will recommend some different styles and tips on how to wear Hanfu for men. The classic styles of Hanfu tend to give people the impression of being classical and looking very mature and stable. Han elemental clothing, on the other hand, combines elements of Chinese design and often brings a different feeling. Chinese Tunic Style 1: Traditional Chinese Tunic Style 2: Modern fashion in daily life Style 3: Wear Hanfu with her Chinese Tunic of Men's Hanfu wear tips Boys try to avoid fluorescent colors or shiny fabrics, the same in the layering does not add too bright colors, to avoid clashing colors, color jumping. When wearing Hanfu, a trimmed eyebrow will look better. You can ask a girl to help you trim a sword eyebrow. If you are not used to changing your eyebrows too much, you can start with natural eyebrows. Natural eyebrows are just a way to shave off unwanted hairs without too much grooming. For slightly fat guys, try not to choose the waist-hugging style of Hanfu,…

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…

If you don't know enough about Hanfu style, it often gives you a feeling of being cumbersome to wear, and it can be very hot in summer. In fact, the design concept of Chinese clothing is different from the Western design concept, which is to be cool by relaxed ventilation. The structure of Chinese clothing has varied from generation to generation, but there is not much difference in the style of winter and summer clothing, which usually includes underwear, coats, and accessories, while winter and summer only have the difference in the thickness of the fabric, which also allows different styles of Chinese clothing to easily cope with different climatic seasons. In fact, there are very many styles of Hanfu that are suitable for summer wear. Today, we are going to introduce you to a few Hanfu styles that is suitable for summer. Beizi & Song pants The Beizi is the most popular style in summer, and when paired with the Song trousers, it is light and suitable for the activity, almost a must-have summer Hanfu style. Banbi Wearing a lightly colored Banbi shirt will visually give a cooler look. Even if the dress is a simple plain color, dark…

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…

Qing Dynasty clothing, referring to the costumes & dress of the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). The Qing Dynasty was the last feudal dynasty in China's history, was a time a time of Manchurian and Chinese cultural fusion, especially costume culture, and at the same time, was the most changed era in China's costume history.   Historical background of Qing dynasty clothing The Chinese national culture has a long history, with great inclusiveness and absorption, and clothing is with dynastic iterations, historical changes, etc. with different characteristics of the style. The Qing Dynasty was the last centralized monarchy in Old China established by the Manchu people. After the overthrow of the Ming dynasty, the Qing rulers operated according to the Han form of national power. Measures have been taken in favour of social stability and economic development. The promotion of the "Change Manchu hairstyle, change the Manchu clothing" policy made the Qing dynasty's costume and Han traditional costume very different, abolished the Ming dynasty's crown, gowns, and all Han costumes, but the Manchu costume at the same time absorbing the textured patterns of Ming Dynasty clothing. In the Ming Dynasty, men kept their hair in a bun, wore loose clothes, long socks,…