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
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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
Qiao Tou Xie 翘头鞋, Ancient Chinese Women Shoes
Ancient China women’s clothing is mainly skirts and robes, but the problem is that once the skirts are long, it...
26 August 2023
Gong Tao 宫绦, Hanfu Accessory & The Differences With Jin Bu 禁步
Gong Tao (宫绦 ; gōng tāo) a. A hanging ornament tied around the waist, usually combined with Hanfu. A rope...
19 August 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
Da Mao 大帽, Ming Dynasty Big Hat
Da Mao (大帽 ; dà mào) or big hat was one of the important hats for men in the Ming...
5 August 2023
Ancient China Gentleman Token of Love
Many living utensils of the ancients were carved from jade, but only jade pendants could be worn on the body....
29 July 2023
Yu Pei 玉佩 (Jade Pendant), Chinese Jade Accessory
We often see Yu Pei (Chinese: 玉佩 ; pinyin: yù pèi) or Jade Pendant in historical and costume films/dramas. Why...
15 July 2023
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 one of...
Exploring The Traditional Chinese Makeup
The history of Chinese women’s makeup is very long. After the change of dynasty, traditional Chinese makeup changed with the...
6 July 2023