Shubi 梳篦, Traditional Chinese Comb & Hair Accessories
Shubi 梳篦, Traditional Chinese Comb & Hair Accessories Shubi (梳篦 ; shū bì), also known as Zhi (栉 ; zhì), are hairdressing tools. It is...
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Category: Hanfu Accessories
Tuan Shan 团扇, Moon-Shaped Chinese Fan
June 15, 2023
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Tuan Shan 团扇, Moon-Shaped Chinese Fan Tuan Shan (Chinese: 团扇 ; pinyin: tuán shàn), also known as Gong Shan (宫扇) and Wan Shan (纨扇), originated...
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History & Use of Traditional Chinese Fan
June 6, 2023
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What does a traditional Chinese fan look like? Although they are no longer available in material form, according to Mr. Shen Congwen’s speculation, traditional Chinese...
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Fujin 幅巾, Ancient China Scholars Headgear
May 31, 2023
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Fujin (Chinese: 幅巾 ; pinyin: fú jīn), also known as Jinze (巾帻 ; jīn zé) or Patou (帕头 ; pà tóu), is a type of...
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Jin Bu 禁步, Hanfu Accessory
May 28, 2023
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Jin Bu 禁步, Hanfu Accessory What is Jin Bu? Jin Bu (Chinese: 禁步 ; pinyin: jìn bù), directly translated as “walking ban” or “step ban”,...
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Different Types of Chinese Knots & Their Characteristics
May 25, 2023
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Different Types of Chinese Knots & Their Characteristics Chinese knot was originally made of sewing and knotting in the Paleolithic Age, then extended to the...
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Die Xie Dai 蹀躞带, Ancient Belt To Hang Small Items
May 22, 2023
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Die Xie Dai 蹀躞带, Ancient Belt To Hang Small Items Die Xie Dai (Chinese: 蹀躞带 ; pinyin: dié xiè dài) is a multifunctional belt. Die...
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Fang Xin Qu Ling 方心曲领, Song Dynasty Round White Collar
May 10, 2023
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The official uniforms of the various dynasties are different, and each has its style. We often find in dramas/films set in the Song dynasty, when...
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Wangjin 网巾, Ming Dynasty Net Headwear
May 4, 2023
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Wangjin 网巾, Ming Dynasty Net Headwear Wangjin (Chinese: 网巾 ; pinyin: wǎng jīn) is a net headwear worn by adult males to wrap their hair,...
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Chinese Knot 中国结, Chinese Handcraft & Art
May 1, 2023
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Chinese knot (Chinese: 中国结 ; pinyin: zhōng guó jié) is a decorative handcraft that began as a form of Chinese folk art in the Tang...
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