In Flourished Peony, Jiang Changyang, played by Li Xian, changes his outfit almost every time he appears. He’s truly got a “Tang – Dynasty – style men’s wardrobe.” Even Li Xian himself said the costumes in this drama were the most flamboyant ones he’s ever worn. I. The Mastermind Behind Read more…
In the period drama The Glory, Zhuang Hanyan, played by Chen Duling, wears white hanfu at her coming-of-age ceremony. Some people are curious that white is considered inauspicious for Chinese people. Isn’t it a bit contradictory in this case? For the ancients, what colors of clothing were more appropriate to Read more…
When we look at the paintings of the Tang Dynasty, it’s not hard to notice that the collars of Chinese dress for women in the Tang Dynasty were designed to be low, and some were even so low that they could make people blush. Moreover, this phenomenon was quite common Read more…
Among China’s traditional colors, red is truly the best at enhancing one’s complexion and creating an atmosphere. Whether it’s the bright red of the Chinese New Year or the peach blossom red favored by young girls, it always makes people think of the blooming spring at a single glance. In Read more…
We have previously elaborated in detail in our blog about some of the minor differences between Hanfu worn by common people and that worn by the nobility. These differences include three aspects: color, fabric, and accessories. In fact, there are still some small details that we can talk about. Why Read more…
Sometimes, when I see characters in TV dramas wearing clothes with large sleeves while going out for an outing, having a meal, going on a date, getting into a fight… or even sleeping, I feel really awkward. Were all the clothes of the ancient people with large sleeves? How inconvenient Read more…
Let’s take a look at the recent stills of Gulnazar wearing Hanfu. The way she wears the turned-up collar is quite trendy. It turns out that in the Ming Dynasty, the Chinese already had something similar to a polo shirt? I can’t help but complain that the combination of this Read more…
There’s a wide range of nail designs, from short – length and mid – long – length styles to minimalist, glittery, and vintage ones. Just like the world of fashion, the realm of nail art offers diverse options. But did you know? Nail – dyeing techniques existed during the Tang Read more…
In ancient China, it was extremely challenging for women to achieve great feats. However, there was a particular group that was an exception: female officials. Do you know that there were some Chinese women who didn’t have to confine themselves to the domestic sphere? Female officials were among them. Two Read more…
After the TV drama Flourished Peony aired, some people were left wondering: was peony really that popular during the Tang Dynasty? The drama depicts a booming peony economy that enables the female protagonist to become rich. It also shows peonies blooming in every household, drawing huge crowds. In fact, the drama isn’t Read more…