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
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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