Category: History & Culture

History Of Jiaoling Youren 交领右衽

September 30, 2023

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Jiaoling Youren collar is one of the most prominent features of Hanfu. Jiaoling Youren (交领右衽, cross-collar-and-right-wrapped, the left lapel covers the right lapel when wearing)...

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节快乐)

September 29, 2023

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又是一年秋风起，又是一年中秋到！愿我们的生活如月饼那样甜美芳香，幸福生活久远绵长！ The autumn wind blows again, and the Mid-Autumn Festival arrives again! May our lives be as sweet and fragrant as mooncakes, and may our...

Animation Digital Illustration Hanfu Accessories History & Culture

Song Dynasty Men Flower Hairpin

September 23, 2023

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Song Dynasty Men Flower Hairpin Men in the Song dynasty had flower hairpins on their heads? Flower hairpins refer to wearing flowers on the hair...

Hanfu Makeup & Hairstyle History & Culture

Mian Ye 面靥, Ancient China Women Face Dimple Makeup

September 2, 2023

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Mian Ye (Chinese: 面靥 ; pinyin: miàn yè), translated directly as face dimple, is one of the ancient women’s facial makeup. In “Ling Biao Lu...

Hanfu Accessories History & Culture

Gong Tao 宫绦, Hanfu Accessory & The Differences With Jin Bu 禁步

August 19, 2023

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Gong Tao (宫绦 ; gōng tāo) a. A hanging ornament tied around the waist, usually combined with Hanfu. A rope is used in the middle,...

Hanfu Accessories History & Culture

Da Mao 大帽, Ming Dynasty Big Hat

August 5, 2023

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Da Mao (大帽 ; dà mào) or big hat was one of the important hats for men in the Ming dynasty and also gave influenced...

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Tongtian Guan 通天冠, Ancient China Emperor’s Crown

July 12, 2023

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Tongtian Guan 通天冠, Ancient China Emperor’s Crown Tongtian Guan (通天冠 ; tōng tiān guān), also known as Gaoshan Guan (高山冠 ; gāo shān guān) is...

Hanfu Makeup & Hairstyle History & Culture

Exploring The Traditional Chinese Makeup

July 6, 2023

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The history of Chinese women’s makeup is very long. After the change of dynasty, traditional Chinese makeup changed with the times, reflecting the changing customs...

Hanfu Accessories History & Culture

History, Material & Use of Panbo 襻膊攀膊

June 30, 2023

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Panbo (襻膊 ; pàn bó) / (攀膊 ; pān bó) is a long piece of cloth tied over the sleeves for convenience in work. Bisheng...

Hanfu Makeup & Hairstyle History & Culture

History & Materials of Wigs in Ancient China

June 24, 2023

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Ancient hairstyles are more complicated than modern hairstyles. In ancient times, not only did women have to tie their hair and comb it into various...