Ming Consort Clothing — Auspicious Garments and Casual Wear of Imperial Consorts
In the Ming Dynasty, the clothing worn by imperial consorts can generally be divided into auspicious garments (jifu) and casual wear (bianfu). Ming consort clothing…
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Ming Dynasty Court Dress — Empress’s Daily Attire
The Ming empress daily attire was also known as Yanji Crown Attire, featuring the iconic Ming phoenix crown. In function, it ranked just below formal…
Ming Empress Ritual Robes — The Ultimate Guide
Ming Empress Ritual Robes Ming empress ritual robes were the formal garments worn by Ming Dynasty empresses during major ceremonies such as investitures, ancestral rites,…
Ming Emperor Informal Attire: The Yanbian Crown Attire and Martial Cap Attire
Ming Emperor Informal Attire Yanbian Crown Attire The Yanbian crown attire was a special set of Ming emperor informal attire created by Emperor Shizong of…
Ming Emperor Daily Robes — From Court to Festivals
Type of Ming emperor daily robes Ming emperor daily robes Ming emperor daily robes were the most frequently worn garments in the Ming dynasty. They…
Ming Bestowed Robes — Dou Niu Robes, Flying Fish Robes, Mang Robes, and Qilin Robes
Type of Ming Bestowed Robes （Ming dynasty clothing at its most exclusive） The decorative patterns on these Ming bestowed robes are similar to the emperor’s…
Exploring Clothing Across Chinese Dynasties
1. Han Dynasty Clothing Han Dynasty outfits didn’t get official rules until Emperor Ming’s Yongping Year 2 in Eastern Han. Key pieces included robes, Zhan…
Can You Really Tell Hanfu, Hanbok, and Kimono Apart?
Let’s dig into the roots—Hanbok (or Joseon attire) from Korea (Joseon) evolved from China’s Hanfu over time, developing its own local flair while keeping some…
A One-Minute Look at the Charm of Ming-Style Hanfu
Discover the grandeur of Ming Dynasty Hanfu (明朝汉服), the last Han-ruled imperial fashion that reshaped traditional Chinese clothing for 276 years. Blending Zhou, Han, Tang, and Song…
Ming Dynasty Hanfu | The Charm Hidden in Ming Sleeves
Ming Dynasty Hanfu, a cornerstone of Chinese traditional clothing, radiates graceful beauty and embodies Huaxia identity. Known for its unique sleeve designs, Ming Hanfu reflects…