What You Might Need to Know to Go from a Hanfu Novice to a Hanfu Aficionado.
This question is likely on the minds of many hanfu enthusiasts. When people first start learning about traditional Chinese clothing, they’re often reminded never to “wear their hair in a disheveled manner.” For the ancients, when was it necessary to tie up their hair in a bun? And for people Read more…
When it comes to Chinese wedding dress in ancient costume dramas, some people will say that during weddings in the Song Dynasty, “women from lower – status families wore red when getting married, while those from higher – status families wore green.” And when seeing these wedding costumes of men Read more…
Recently, the crew released spoilers, and the flower – adorned hairstyles of Ju Jingyi and Chen Duling came into the public eye. However, some netizens said: For Chen Duling’s flower – adorned hanfu hairstyle, why does it seem that the flowers are too big and her head is too small? Read more…
In quite a few movies and TV dramas featuring historical settings, characters donning Hanfu sport similar hollowed – out half – face masks, which have become rather popular. Some netizens are left wondering: How are these accessories worn on the face? Will they really not fall off? In fact, from Read more…
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…
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 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…