What You Might Need to Know to Go from a Hanfu Novice to a Hanfu Aficionado.
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…
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…