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,…
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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…
Hanfu: The Brown Wool or Hemp Garment (He Yi)
Hanfu He Yi 褐衣 In ancient China, there was a simple and rough ru (襦) or ao (袄) made from animal hair or coarse hemp,…
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…
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”…
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…