Ming Dynasty Hairstyles and Accessories
Ming Dynasty Hairstyles After the Ming Dynasty was founded, the new rulers paid great attention to restoring traditional rites and dress codes. They abandoned the…
Category: Various Types of Costumes in Hanfu
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…
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”…
Phoenix Crowns: A Symbol of Nobility – An Introduction to the Phoenix Crown
Ancient Chinese women wore a vast array of jewelry, and hair ornaments were particularly diverse and elaborate, including hairpins, decorative pins, crowns, floral appliqués, and…
Common Hanfu Styles: Solve the Mystery on the Streets!
Walking down the street, people around you can’t figure out your Hanfu clothing type—help them out with pics and this guide! This overview introduces the…
Han Ethnic Traditional Attire: Not Just for Women
Overview of Han Ethnic Traditional Attire Hanfu, short for Han Ethnic Traditional Attire, also called Hanfu clothing, Han robes, or Huafu, spans from Emperor Huangdi’s…
Song Dynasty Hanfu
Overview of Song Dynasty Clothing The Song Dynasty Clothing largely continued the clothing traditions of the Tang Dynasty. During this time, headwear such as the…
A Thousand-Year Journey: Evolution of Chinese Skirts in Traditional Clothing
The Beauty of Skirts Skirts have been praised from the Book of Songs to Song poetry, and people still rave about their beauty today. As a…
Wei-Jin Hanfu Styles: Fei Xian Chui Mao Robe (Za Ju)
Recently, I stumbled upon this fascinating Wei-Jin Hanfu design: And this outfit: It totally blew me away—modern Hanfu makers’ creativity is seriously impressive! Today, let’s…
Hanfu Jewelry Extravaganza: Ji, Zan, Chai, Bu Yao, Dian, Bian Fang, and More!
Hanfu Jewelry Highlights Jewelry is always a girl’s best friend, and Hanfu jewelry—Ji, Zan, Chai, Bu Yao, Dian, Bian Fang—are jaw-dropping, masterfully crafted, and totally…