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,...
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,...
These four activities were regarded as elegant things in daily life by the literati of the Song dynasty. They appreciated...
Ancient women stick pearls on their faces? In ancient China, girls often used pigments to paint decorative shapes, or applied...
Without the internet and mobile phones, people in ancient times could still have fun and colorful games. 生命在于运动 Life lies...
From ancient times to the present, a bright moon has always entrusted us with a more beautiful feeling. It is...
The official uniforms of the various dynasties are different, and each has its style. We often find in dramas/films set...
Men in the Song dynasty had flower hairpins on their heads? Flower hairpins refer to wearing flowers on the hair...
In ancient China, women’s headwear was very diverse. In addition to gold and silver jewelry, flowers were also often used...
Can you imagine how it would be if people gossiped/whispered using Zhanjiao Futou (展脚幞头 / 展角幞头) ?
Moxiong (Chinese: 抹胸 ; pinyin: mǒ xiōng), is an undergarment worn by women with hanfu. Moxiong models have changed throughout...