Bian Mian 便面, Ancient Chinese Women Go Out With A “Knife”? | 便面－古人居然用刀当作扇子？
In ancient China, there was a kind of “knife”, which could neither be used for cutting vegetables nor for self-defense,...
12 April 2025
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2023
Yu Pei 玉佩 (Jade Pendant), Chinese Jade Accessory
We often see Yu Pei (Chinese: 玉佩 ; pinyin: yù pèi) or Jade Pendant in historical and costume films/dramas. Why...
15 July 2023
History & Use of Traditional Chinese Fan
What does a traditional Chinese fan look like? Although they are no longer available in material form, according to Mr....
6 June 2023
Zi Mu Kou 子母扣, Ming Dynasty Hanfu Button
Zi Mu Kou (Chinese: 子母扣 ; pinyin: zǐ mǔ kòu), is a common accessory in Ming dynasty hanfu. Zi Mu...
29 March 2023
2022
Bijia 比甲, Hanfu Vest
Bijia (Chinese: 比甲 ; pinyin: bǐ jiǎ) is a sleeveless and collarless vest that is split into both sides. Bijia...
25 September 2022
What is Ruqun Hanfu?
Ruqun (Chinese: 襦裙 ; pinyin: rú qún) is a set of Hanfu consisting of a short jacket usually called ru...
16 September 2022