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…
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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…
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…
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…
Hanfu Wearing Guide: Ma Wang Dui Quju Step-by-Step Tutorial
Quju robes are super popular among Hanfu fans! Different quju styles have their own wearing tricks, so today I’m walking you through the Ma Wang…
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…
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…
How Many Ming Dynasty Phoenix Crowns Are There?
The phoenix crown and xiapei were the go-to wedding outfits for brides in ancient times. Every girl probably dreams of this—rocking a Ming dynasty phoenix…