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…
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What’s Behind the Ancient Master-Apprentice Ceremony?
Respecting teachers has always been a long-standing tradition in China, going back as early as the Zhou Dynasty, when rituals honoring teachers were already in…
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…
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…
The Vanishing Thumb Ring: How Qing Dynasty’s “Eight Banners” Showed Off Wealth
Thumb rings existed long before, but they got famous in the Qing Dynasty as Qing Dynasty thumb rings. Manchus first made them from deer bone,…
Master These 9 Poses to Feel Free and Fabulous in Hanfu Photos
1. Clasped Hands Wrong Pose: Arms raised too high, palms clasped together, looking stiff and unnatural. Right Pose: Let your arms hang naturally, hands gently…