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Gu Embroidery’s 20th Anniversary Show Lands in Songjiang
When an international invitational exhibition makes its first stop in Songjiang (松江), it arrives with a local reason for being there: this year marks twenty years since Gu embroidery (顾绣), the district’s signature needle art, was listed in the first national batch of intangible cultural heritage. The occasion is the subject of a dedicated gallery
Sanjiao Zhe: How Song Mo Xiong Stays In Place
Have you ever watched a historical drama and wondered how the women in those elaborate costumes kept their chest wraps from falling down? No straps, no elastic, just a single piece of cloth. It looks like a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen. Yet, for centuries, women in ancient China relied on this simple garment without
Viral Song Silk Ribbon Hairband in Nian Xiang Si
Yu Shuxin’s (虞书欣) headband in the costume drama Nian Xiang Si (念相思) has stirred more buzz than the show’s protagonist. How could a simple strip of cloth steal the spotlight from a fantasy epic? The answer lies not in modern styling tricks, but in a tradition that has quietly endured for over a thousand years.
Xitang Promo in Shenzhen: Song Wedding Robes and Hanfu Tours
On the evening of July 31, inside the atrium of Shenzhen’s KKONE mall, the mellifluous tune of the Yue opera aria “Eighteen Farewells” rose, and two newlyweds in Song-style wedding robes walked out and bowed to each other as shoppers raised their phones. Shenzhen News reported on August 3 that Xitang Ancient Town had, in
Song Zuer’s Historic Fuwei Accessory in Si Gong Ling
When netizens spotted a peculiar piece of fabric dangling from actress Song Zuer’s (宋祖儿) waist in the upcoming period drama Si Gong Ling (司宫令), the internet erupted with a mix of amusement and confusion. The costume, worn by her character Wu Manman (吴蒖蒖), featured a short, light-colored cloth tied around the hips. In the modern
Song Gaitou Behind Li Qin’s Bridal-Style Veil
Li Qin’s (李沁) new historical drama Xian Yu Fei Sheng (咸鱼飞升) has sparked a curious debate among viewers. In the recently released stills and trailers, her character appears in a flowing white dress, with a long white veil draped over her head. The immediate reaction from many netizens was that it looked strikingly similar to
Song Pearl Face Decor Seen in Period Drama Jin Zhi
Li Yitong (李一桐), a renowned Chinese actress, has sparked intense curiosity with her striking appearance in the upcoming period drama Jin Zhi (金枝). Set against the backdrop of the Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127 AD), her character’s face is adorned with numerous pearls in a distinct pattern. This is not a modern stylist’s whim but a
Summer Palace Lotus Festival: Song Brocade Hairpins, Silk Fans
The 2026 Summer Palace Lotus Festival opened July 8 at the Summer Palace in Beijing, running through August 31. This year’s edition features four new lotus-themed handicraft workshops that blend hanfu accessory-making with garden culture, creating an immersive summer experience for visitors. At the science education exhibition area, the Summer Palace launched four hands-on activities.
