Guan Li 冠礼 & Ji Li 笄礼: The Ancient Chinese Coming-of-Age Ceremonies of the Han People
Before diving into today’s topic, let’s first get familiar with these two terms: Guan Li (冠礼), literally means “Guan ceremony”...
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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...
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...
9 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
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...
26 July 2025
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...
19 July 2025
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...
12 July 2025
This Was One of My First Hanfu
This was one of my first Hanfu… It’s not historically accurate or from a specific dynasty— But back then, I...
28 June 2025
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...
21 June 2025
Zhang Ruying’s Notes: From《中国妆束：大唐女儿行》Accessories (Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties: Overview of Typical Women’s Jewelry)
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...
7 June 2025