What You Might Need to Know to Go from a Hanfu Novice to a Hanfu Aficionado.
In the period drama The Palm (《掌心》), actress Xuan Lu, who plays the character Danxin (丹心), wears a hairband on her head. Netizens joked, “Isn’t this exactly the same as our modern sports headbands? Is Danxin about to go play ball? Could this be a blessing for those with a Read more…
When watching costume dramas, have you ever been curious about one thing? Weren’t the ancient people worried about getting the hems of their floor – length Hanfu dirty when wearing them on rainy days? Because many people might subconsciously think: It’s better not to wear Hanfu on rainy days. But Read more…
In the TV drama Filter (《滤镜》), Li Landi’s character, Su Chengcheng, organized an offline traditional Chinese style event. At the event, she and Tang Qi, played by Tan Jianci, both appeared in Hanfu. Netizens exclaimed, “Finally, we can see Hanfu outside of costume dramas!” Let’s first talk about the plot background of Filter. The Read more…
When the melody of Blue and White Porcelain plays in your mind, have you ever wondered about colors like celadon, sky blue, fish-belly white, and ink black? How much do you know about these traditional hues? What were the color conventions in ancient Chinese clothing? And which shades were trending in Read more…
Chen Duling’s “Mirror Demon” hanfu look once went viral. Many netizens thought it was a great creative idea at that time. But did you know that the gold – painted makeup has long existed? Ⅰ. What is Gold – Painted Makeup During the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties, Read more…
In the West, the snake is a symbol of ingratitude and evil. In Chinese idioms in the East, there are also expressions like “as vicious as a viper” (蛇蝎心肠), “local bully snake” (地头蛇), and stories about snake demons harming people. If the snake is truly evil, then why is there the Read more…
In Nezha 2, each character has a distinct and striking design. We’ve already explored the Hanfu inspirations behind other characters—today, let’s take a closer look at Deer Boy‘s outfit. For those less familiar with Hanfu, you might be wondering: why does his top only reveal half of itself? Where did Read more…
Yang Zi’s new drama Family Legacy (《家业》) has premiered to great success, and many viewers were drawn in by her stunning look. Her outfit has also caught the attention of Hanfu enthusiasts, who are eager to analyze its traditional elements and historical accuracy. Today, let’s take a closer look! Ⅰ. A Closer Read more…
As of now, Nezha 2 ranks seventh in global box office earnings. Many international viewers watching this film might have a common question: Why does Nezha always have those two little buns on his head? Anyone familiar with Chinese mythology or artistic adaptations knows that, whether in TV dramas or animated films, Read more…
Ⅰ. What Is a Palace Tassel? In traditional Chinese culture, palace tassels (宫绦) 🎗️ were also known as knotted cords, tassels, knots, or decorative braids. The Chinese word for “knot” (结) is a homophone for “auspicious” (吉), symbolizing good fortune and blessings. A palace tassel is a long, colorful silk cord, often adorned Read more…