What You Might Need to Know to Go from a Hanfu Novice to a Hanfu Aficionado.
When Western designers speak of geometric perfection, they might cite the honeycomb’s hexagons. But in China, this six-sided wonder holds a deeper cosmic secret—the tortoise shell pattern (龟背纹), or turtle shell pattern, an ancient design language encoding 3,000 years of philosophy, science, and spiritual wisdom. Let’s decode its mysteries. Ⅰ. What Is Read more…
Ⅰ. What is Cloud Pattern? Cloud pattern is a decorative motif in the shape of clouds, commonly used in ancient Chinese auspicious designs (Especially in Qing Dynasty clothing). It symbolizes elevation and good fortune, and has a wide range of applications. In the field of dyeing and printing, the term Read more…
The Song Dynasty, which was divided into the Northern Song and Southern Song periods, was one of the most prosperous eras in Chinese history in terms of economy, culture, and technological advancements. Politically, it prioritized civil governance over military power. The economy was highly developed, commerce flourished, and the arts Read more…
The recently popular TV drama Palm (《掌心》) has garnered significant attention, especially for Chen Jin’s portrayal of the “Sage,” a character inspired by Wu Zetian. Unlike traditional depictions, she wears minimal makeup and simple attire throughout the show. Many viewers have commented that a woman as powerful as an emperor Read more…
Introduction In recent years, Neo-Chinese Elements hanfu have taken the fashion world by storm. This style seamlessly blends the elegance of traditional Chinese attire with modern tailoring and contemporary aesthetics, creating a perfect harmony between classic heritage and modern-day fashion. More than just a clothing trend, Neo-Chinese Elements embody cultural confidence, showcasing Read more…
The 2024 Spring Festival Gala saw a surge in Hanfu designs, with a significant increase compared to previous years. Among them, the Henan TV and CCTV broadcasts stood out, showcasing an abundance of Hanfu elements, providing viewers worldwide with a stunning visual experience. It’s similar to how bamboo spends years Read more…
In Ne Zha 2, Ao Guang’s armor is really eye – catching. Some even compare it with the Great Sage’s armor in “Black Myth: Wukong”. They’re both hanfu armors, but how come there are such huge differences? Ⅰ. Ao Guang’s Armor Let’s first take a look at Ao Guang’s armor. He Read more…
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…
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…