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.…
Tag: Hanfu Culture
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…
Chinese Love Symbols & Ancient Romantic Gifts | Betrothal Tokens Through History
Chinese Love Symbols In ancient times, betrothals followed the rule of “parents’ orders and matchmakers’ words,” but young lovebirds in their teens often swapped personal…
Hanfu Q&A
Q: If you’re wearing Hanfu, why not pair it with cloth shoes? A: Hanfu is modern wear, so mixing it with today’s shoes? Totally fine!…
Did the Wide-Sleeve Effect Really Exist in Ancient China?
The hemline theory from the 1920s and 30s—where skirt lengths supposedly danced to the tune of economic ups and downs—still gets thrown around like a…
Huaxia Wedding: Cherishing Memories of Years Past, Growing Old Together with Love
The Five Rites Comprehensive Study notes that since the Later Qi, whether for emperors or commoners, weddings followed six steps: “1. Na Cai (proposal), 2.…
How Did Ancient People Clean Silk Clothes Before Dry Cleaning Took Off?
When modern folks wear Hanfu, they probably grab non-silk options the most. Why? True silk clothes often mean a dry-cleaning headache. So here’s the question:…
How to Appreciate the Beauty of Hanfu
Traditional Chinese Hanfu doesn’t mean “Han Dynasty clothing”—it’s a broad term for the traditional ethnic dress of China’s Han people, one of the world’s oldest…
Chengdu’s Youngsters Rock Hanfu with Mad Cultural Confidence
Half of Hanfu sales snatched by post-95s? Are Chengdu folks the biggest Hanfu fans? Just how hot is Hanfu? 2018 Hanfu consumer data shows Chengdu…
Spring Is Here—Put on Your Hanfu and Go See the Flowers
Blossoms Everywhere in Spring When the east wind blows, peach blossoms blush, apricots bloom in white, cherry blossoms turn soft pink, and pear blossoms fall…