What You Might Need to Know to Go from a Hanfu Novice to a Hanfu Aficionado.
Spring has arrived before we knew it. Many parts of China are currently experiencing a cold snap after the onset of spring. After this cold spell, numerous flowers will bloom, and it’ll be a great time to visit gardens and parks. But aside from these common ways of enjoying flowers, Read more…
In the costume TV drama The Palm (《掌心》), the eyebrow shapes of the two characters played by Chen Jin and Xu Jiao are quite special, exuding an indescribable sense of dominance. Their “power suits” are not only reflected in their traditional Chinese outfit, but also in the fact that when you take Read more…
The period drama Like Brocade (似锦) has been released. Jing Tian’s sleeveless outfits in it showcase the charm of traditional clothing culture. Netizens say, “It’s been ages since we last saw a woman wearing sleeveless clothes in a period drama.” Ⅰ. What Is Bijia? The sleeveless hanfu she’s wearing is an ancient Read more…
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…