Hanfu: The Banbi (Half-Sleeve Garment)
Hanfu banbi The Hanfu banbi, as its name suggests, refers to a half-sleeved garment that evolved from the upper ru. Its sleeves usually reach between…
Category: Hanfu in Different Dynasties
Hanfu: Skirts and Lower Garments
Hanfu skirts, as the lower garment in Hanfu Hanfu skirts, as the lower garment in Hanfu, have an ancient origin. As early as prehistoric times,…
Hanfu: The Ru Ao (襦袄 / Top Jacket)
What Is Hanfu Ruqun? The Classic Top + Skirt Combo The Hanfu ruqun is the upper garment in the traditional “upper garment and lower skirt”…
Exploring Clothing Across Chinese Dynasties
1. Han Dynasty Clothing Han Dynasty outfits didn’t get official rules until Emperor Ming’s Yongping Year 2 in Eastern Han. Key pieces included robes, Zhan…
A One-Minute Look at the Charm of Ming-Style Hanfu
Discover the grandeur of Ming Dynasty Hanfu (明朝汉服), the last Han-ruled imperial fashion that reshaped traditional Chinese clothing for 276 years. Blending Zhou, Han, Tang, and Song…
Unveiling Timeless Beauty Through Hanfu
Hanfu culture, a vibrant thread in Chinese heritage, spans over five thousand years, weaving elegance into Eastern civilization. Hanfu, often mislabeled as mere “costume,” is…
The Symbol of the Han People: A Super Brief History of Hanfu
Hanfu, the essence of Chinese traditional clothing, embodies the Huaxia identity and showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Han people. As Kong Yingda noted…
Rediscovering the Waist-High Ruqun of Late Ming Women
The waist-high ruqun, a hallmark of late Ming fashion, redefined Chinese Hanfu clothing with its vibrant skirt-over-top style. Unlike traditional top-over-skirt designs, late Ming women…
Tang Dynasty Hanfu Restoration
The Tang Dynasty Hanfu represents a pinnacle of Chinese traditional clothing, reflecting a unified nation and thriving economy. During this era, clothing styles became more…
Song Dynasty Hanfu Restoration
Song Dynasty Hanfu holds a vital place in the history of traditional Chinese clothing and is one of the three major styles popular in modern…