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Song Dynasty Women’s Summer Secret: Beixin 背心
When we think of Hanfu, the image that often comes to mind is long flowing robes with wide or narrow...
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Mianfu (冕服), One Type of Ceremonial Attire in Ancient China
Mianfu (冕服 ; miǎn fú) is one type of ceremonial attire in ancient China. It was worn during sacrificial ceremonies...
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Makeup (Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Makeup)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Makeup Early Sui Dynasty to Early...
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Twelve Ornaments (十二章纹), Symbols of Clothing Rank during Imperial China
At first glance, they are simply patterns—sun, moon, mountains, dragons—embroidered in gold and silk on imperial robes. But in the...
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Makeup (Makeup Box)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Makeup Box (妆奁) Introduction Hello, I’m 张儒英 Zhang Ruying, and I am a traditional Chinese...
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Common Headdresses (发冠) Worn by Women in the Song Dynasty
Times may change, but one thing remains: women have always found ways to express themselves through their hair and its...
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Makeup (Tang Dynasty: Women’s Makeup Steps)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Tang Dynasty: Steps of Women’s Makeup Applying Powder (傅粉) Flattening the Rouge (匀红) Drawing the...
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Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Hairstyles (Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Hairstyles)
Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Hairstyles Sui Dynasty and Early Tang...
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Table of Contents Introduction About《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》 Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Jewelry Introduction Hello, I’m 张儒英 Zhang...
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