Song Dynasty Food Delivery and Service Workers’ Clothing
Song Dynasty Food Delivery Workers’ Clothing The “food delivery worker” in《清明上河图》(qīng míng shàng hé tú) during the Song dynasty was...
7 March 2026
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2026
Song Dynasty Maids Hairstyles
The hairstyles of maids in the Song dynasty were relatively simple, yet easily recognizable. The three most common styles were...
28 February 2026
4 Song Dynasty Men’s Waist Accessories
The accessories worn by men, in addition to Yudai (鱼袋 ; yú dài) and Kuadai (銙带 ; kuǎ dài), also...
7 February 2026
2025
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...
18 October 2025
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
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
Song Dynasty Pearl Makeup 珍珠妆: Why It Was Popular and How It Was Applied
Did you know that during the Song dynasty, women would stick pearls onto their faces? This unique style was known...
17 May 2025
2024
The Four Elegances of the Song Dynasty 宋代四雅: Through Scent, Taste, Touch, and Sight
Wu Zimu 吴自牧 (Song dynasty) recorded in his notes 《梦粱录》(Dreaming of Grain) that “烧香点茶，挂画插花，四般闲事，不宜累家 Burning incense, brewing tea, hanging paintings,...
16 November 2024