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…
Tang Dynasty Wedding: A Luxurious Kind of Romance from the Great Tang
According to the Book of Rites – Marriage Rites, there were six formal steps in a traditional Chinese wedding: proposal, name inquiry, betrothal approval, betrothal…
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 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…
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…
Tang Dynasty Women Rocking Men’s Clothes
It’s not weird for women to wear men’s outfits these days—think “unisex” vibes. Back in the Tang Dynasty, tons of women were obsessed with men’s…