Ming Dynasty

The Ancients Stand Still Under The Scorching Sun? | 古人竟然在烈日之下站着不动？

Did the ancients stand still under the scorching sun? The most convenient and efficient way to protect against the sun...

7 September 2024

During the Ming dynasty, the categories and styles of gold and silver ornaments underwent greater innovation and development based on...

24 August 2024

What is Wu Sha Mao? Why is losing an official position called losing Wu Sha Mao? Wu Sha Mao (乌纱帽;...

28 October 2023

Fujin (幅巾 ; fú jīn), refers to a whole silk scarf used to tie the head. After the Song dynasty,...

7 October 2023

Why is the Mamianqun (马面裙 ; mǎ miàn qún) called Horse Face Skirt? Is it because it looks like a...

16 September 2023

Da Mao (大帽 ; dà mào) or big hat was one of the important hats for men in the Ming...

5 August 2023

Fujin (Chinese: 幅巾 ; pinyin: fú jīn), also known as Jinze (巾帻 ; jīn zé) or Patou (帕头 ; pà...

31 May 2023

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 (Chinese: 网巾 ; pinyin: wǎng jīn) is a net headwear worn by adult males to wrap their hair, and...

4 May 2023

Zi Mu Kou (Chinese: 子母扣 ; pinyin: zǐ mǔ kòu), is a common accessory in Ming dynasty hanfu. Zi Mu...

29 March 2023