There are quite a few looks in Korean dramas that feature the Ming Dynasty clothing fujin (a type of headscarf). Maybe many people have the preconceived notion that the fujin is Korean. In fact, the fujin originated in China, and its style has basically remained unchanged. However, it seems that this Read more…
During the Three Kingdoms period, Sun Quan, the Lord of the State of Wu, sported “purple whiskers and green eyes.” Paired with his imposing male Hanfu, he was an eye – catching presence on the battlefield. In ancient times, growing a beard was a popular fashion. People used the term Read more…
In today’s hanfu costume dramas, almost all bathing scenes show people getting into the bath fully clothed, and there’s nothing but a bathtub. Did ancient people really just quickly rinse off when they bathed? Netizens say: In early TV shows and movies, bathing scenes were actually about bathing, but now Read more…
In the TV drama Perfect Match (《五福临门》), the five daughters of the Li family are named Shouhua (寿华, representing longevity), Fuhui (福慧, representing fortune and wisdom), Kangning (康宁, representing health and peace), Haode (好德, representing virtue), and Leshan (乐善, representing kindness), corresponding to five types of happiness. In fact, these names Read more…
In TV shows and movies, the images of palace maids are often depicted in various colorful ways. There are stories of palace maids winning the favor of emperors with their fresh and refined beauty, and legends of them pleasing their masters with their wit and liveliness. Dressed in gorgeous Chinese Read more…
Friends who are curious about Chinese history might have a question: why is it so incredibly hard to get tickets to Chinese museums? Have you ever planned a trip to China, only to find that the crowds are overwhelming or you just can’t get museum tickets, leaving you feeling regretful Read more…
In the long – standing and profound Chinese culture, the 24 solar terms are like an ancient, wordless book, accurately recording the passage of time and the changes of nature. March 20th, 2025, happens to be the Spring Equinox. Let’s explore some interesting facts about this solar term together and Read more…
In costume dramas such as The Family Business (《家业》), Flourished Peony and Joy of Life, there are many looks of children. Netizens commented: So this is what the hairstyles of children in ancient times were like! In fact, children in ancient times generally went through the stages of having their Read more…
I. What is Ronghua? Ronghua (绒花, it means Velvet Flowers in English), whose name is a homophone for “prosperity and glory” in Chinese, implies good luck and blessings. Complementing the charm of Hanfu, Ronghua is made from natural silk and copper wire. Ronghua is made from natural silk and copper wire Read more…
If you want to look a bit “fairy – like” in Hanfu style, you don’t necessarily have to be able to fly, but there’s one accessory you definitely can’t do without. Its name is: pibo. Just like many ladies nowadays always take a long silk scarf when they go traveling. Read more…