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
Hanfu Guide
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
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
2024
How Did The Ancient Chinese Carry Small Items ?
In ancient China, how did the ancients take small things with them when they went out?
2 March 2024
2023
Common Types of Hanfu Sleeves
1. Pipa Sleeve (琵琶袖 ; pí pá xiù) Pipa sleeves are a type of sleeve often seen in Ming dynasty...
16 December 2023
Ancient China Round Collar Robe, Yuanlingpao 圆领袍
In ancient China, no matter the weather, as long as you went to court, you would definitely see a “rainbow”....
9 December 2023
History Of Jiaoling Youren 交领右衽
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...
30 September 2023
Mamianqun 马面裙, Ming & Qing Dynasties Horse Face Skirt
Why is the Mamianqun (马面裙 ; mǎ miàn qún) called Horse Face Skirt? Is it because it looks like a...
16 September 2023
The Difference Between Bijia 比甲 and Beizi 褙子
When it comes to matching Hanfu in autumn, Bijia and Beizi are naturally indispensable. Then, what is the difference between...
9 September 2023
Zhiju Shenyi 直裾深衣 & Quju Shenyi 曲裾深衣
I believe everyone knows that in the large clothing category of “Shenyi 深衣”, there are two branches of clothing, Zhiju...
12 August 2023