Da Li Si 大理寺, Ancient China Court of Judicature and Revision
Those who watch costume/historical dramas often find that there is such a department in the drama: Da Li Si (Dali...
3 June 2023
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Fujin 幅巾, Ancient China Scholars Headgear
Fujin (Chinese: 幅巾 ; pinyin: fú jīn), also known as Jinze (巾帻 ; jīn zé) or Patou (帕头 ; pà...
31 May 2023
Jin Bu 禁步, Hanfu Accessory
What is Jin Bu? Jin Bu (Chinese: 禁步 ; pinyin: jìn bù), directly translated as “walking ban” or “step ban”,...
28 May 2023
Different Types of Chinese Knots & Their Characteristics
Chinese knot was originally made of sewing and knotting in the Paleolithic Age, then extended to the rites and records...
Die Xie Dai 蹀躞带, Ancient Belt To Hang Small Items
Die Xie Dai (Chinese: 蹀躞带 ; pinyin: dié xiè dài) is a multifunctional belt. Die Xie Dai first appeared in...
22 May 2023
Huadian 花钿, Women’s Hanfu Makeup
The red pattern on the ancient women’s forehead was called “Huadian (Chinese: 花钿 ; pinyin: huā diàn)”. Huadian is a...
19 May 2023
Xiehong 斜红, Ancient China Scars Makeup
This is not a wound, she is painting an ancient makeup – Xiehong. Xiehong (Chinese: 斜红 ; pinyin: xié hóng)...
16 May 2023
Traditional Chinese Huadian 花钿 Makeup
Huadian (Chinese: 花钿 ; pinyin: huā diàn) is a kind of flower decoration on women’s faces in ancient times. There...
13 May 2023
Ming Dynasty Female Hairstyles
Ming dynasty women’s hairstyles originally kept the style of the Song and Yuan dynasties and put their hair in a...
7 May 2023
Wangjin 网巾, Ming Dynasty Net Headwear
Wangjin (Chinese: 网巾 ; pinyin: wǎng jīn) is a net headwear worn by adult males to wrap their hair, and...