Styles of Ancient Chinese Neck Accessories
Xiangquan (项圈 ; xiàng quān) Xiangquan is one of the oldest ornaments in the world. Traditional Chinese Xiangquan are mostly...
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Styles of Ancient Chinese Hair Accessories
Ji (笄 ; jī) The word Ji is quite familiar to everyone — it has two meanings. As a noun,...
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Mo’e (抹额): The Chinese Forehead Ribbon
Mo’e is one type of head ornament in ancient Chinese culture, also called E Dai (额带 ; é dài), Tou...
25 October 2025
3 Song Dynasty Women’s Headdresses (首服) Styles
After exploring the Song dynasty’s women headdresses (发冠 ; fā guān), let’s take a closer look at other fascinating forms...
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Discover in a Glance: Song Dynasty Arm Jewelry Chan Chuan 缠钏
One type of arm jewelry worn by women of the Song dynasty that may not be widely known is Chan...
27 September 2025
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...
13 September 2025
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...
16 August 2025
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...
2 August 2025
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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