How to Spot Which Dynasty Your Hanfu Is From
Spot Hanfu by Dynasty Hanfu – traditional Han Chinese clothing – flows from the same roots across Hanfu by dynasty, but each Hanfu, the traditional…
Category: Hanfu Basics & Culture
History of Han Chinese Clothing: A Quick Ride Through Time
People say clothes are a mirror of history – and they’re totally right. Every era’s outfits tell the real story of how people lived back…
Ming Hanfu Features: What Makes It Special
The Ming Dynasty was China’s most “everyday people” era. From novels and history books that survive today, you can see Ming Hanfu features hit a…
Hanfu vs Drama Costumes: 7 Mistakes You’re Making
Hanfu vs Drama Costumes Intro “Beautiful attire makes Hua, grand rituals make Xia.”Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group. It’s not ancient…
Hanfu Truth: 6 Questions for Fans and Critics
1. Is Hanfu the clothing of the Han Dynasty, or of the Han ethnic group? Answer: On the surface, “Hanfu” can be short for “Han…
Exploring Ming Dynasty Clothing: The Emperor’s Ceremonial Robe
Ming Dynasty Emperor Robe The ceremonial robe (gunmian) was the go-to outfit for Ming emperors, crown princes, princes, and their heirs during grand rituals like…
Real Hanfu: Are You Wearing It Right?
Lately, social media and news are buzzing with people rocking Hanfu for coming-of-age ceremonies, reading classic Chinese texts, or just strolling city streets. And right…
The Vanishing Thumb Ring: How Qing Dynasty’s “Eight Banners” Showed Off Wealth
Thumb rings existed long before, but they got famous in the Qing Dynasty as Qing Dynasty thumb rings. Manchus first made them from deer bone,…
A Hanfu’s Own Story
I’m Hanfu, the ethnic outfit of the Han people. I might just be a piece of clothing, but I’ve got my own unique cultural vibe.…
Building the Modern Hanfu System
Definition of Hanfu: Hanfu is the ethnic clothing created by today’s Han people, designed to meet specific dressing needs. It’s a mix built from the…