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And here I thought that hanfu fans need never learn how to make corsets but there one is in the last painting. Do you have any idea how old it is?

Biathlon should be archery rather than rifles. 😎

Do you have any more information, or could you share your sources about the Jie Yangchang (结羊肠) knotting and divination practice? I am very curious for what knots might have been used, so any text or images would be helpful. Search attempts with my cut and paste only Chinese language abilities have been unfruitful. 8-(

The dress pictured as appropriate for an apple body is not a qipao at all. 8-(

I feel like designing a functional and discrete sleeve pocket thing is a challenge to rise to instead of dismissing. 😎 😎

Plus the problem of historically accurate hoods looking dopey. 😎

"hidden features like loops or cords to keep the sleeves from getting in the way" like drawstrings? Do you have any pictures?

In Japan and Korea, just about every woman has a kimono or hanbok ensemble for formal occasions (I have personally observed this at conferences. Unfortunately, the men still just wore western suits). When huafu becomes incorporated into the daily lives of regular people then it won't just be a movement.

Not yet. Not much pressure to finish a sun hat at the moment. 😎

You've mentioned 中国古代服饰研究 a few times. How much text vs pictures does it have? As diaspora who didn't pay enough attention during Chinese class, a mostly text book would not be very useful. 8-( 😎