In literary works, Nezha is depicted as having “lotus – leaf clothes and lotus – root bones”. But what exactly does this kind of clothing made of lotus leaves look like? Ⅰ. Nezha and His Lotus – leaf Clothes Nezha is made of lotus roots or perhaps lotus flowers. “The Read more…
In TV dramas and movies of the Immortal Swordsmen Sagas genre, the images of gods and immortals are often portrayed as wearing spotless white robes that billow gently in the wind. There are also styles that combine Chinese and Western elements, similar to those seen in photo studios. Some people Read more…
“The sword is the king of all weapons.” In the eyes of the ancients, the sword was not only a practical and portable weapon but also a symbolic ritual object with the connotation of “a gentleman.” According to The Book of Sui – Records of Etiquette (《隋书·礼仪志》), “For the first – Read more…
Whenever we see hanfu knights-errant roaming the land, standing up for justice against injustice, the dashing silhouette of a lone figure with a sword stirs the blood of countless young people, leaving us spellbound and deeply impressed. However, when we snap out of this reverie, we can’t help but wonder: Read more…
The ancients gave socks an elegant name, “足衣”, which means hanfu for the feet. There were a huge variety of socks in ancient times. Here we’ve just listed some for reference. In ancient times, when productivity was low, common people didn’t have extra money to buy socks before the Song Read more…
When it comes to round hanfu fans, most people always think they are exclusive items for girls. However, do you know that in ancient times, round fans were first invented and used by men? I. What is a Round Fan? As the name implies, a round fan has a circular Read more…
When you’re tired from work, a cup of milk tea is great for quenching your thirst. A delicious cup of milk tea can sweep away all kinds of unhappiness and little mood swings. There are a wide variety of milk tea brands for you to choose from. Whether you prefer Read more…
Ⅰ. Introduction Today, we’re going to talk about some knowledge that is beyond Hanfu. As we all konw, diet is a crucial part of a nation’s culture. The eating habits of the ancient people reflect various aspects such as the historical background, regional customs, and social structure. By learning about Read more…
When it comes to veils, do you think of a woman’s white wedding veil? In fact, in ancient China, the veiled look was also commonly used in daily life scenes. Ⅰ. Gaitou & Weimao This kind of “head veil” was called “gaitou (盖头, a kind of hanfu hair accessories)” in Read more…
In the film Ne Zha 2, the Shiji (石矶娘娘) who loves beauty was smashed into tiny stones, but in the end, she still picked two leaves to adorn her head. There’s a saying: “One’s head can be chopped off, blood can flow, but the hairstyle must not be messed up.” Read more…