What were the ancient Chinese people doing thousands of years ago? They were working, eating, and having fun. It seems that their lives weren’t all that different from ours today.
Ⅰ. Introduction Apart from the round – collared robe, the most frequently seen and versatile fashion item for men in the Tang Dynasty was the Futou. The Futou (幞头) was a soft gauze scarf used to wrap the head. It originated in the Han Dynasty. Since the gauze used for the Futou was Read more…
Ⅰ. Introduction During the Sui and Tang dynasties, China established a sophisticated bureaucratic hierarchy codified into law, featuring a nine-tiered ranking system that governed officials from the imperial court to provincial administrations. This institutionalized hierarchy extended beyond administrative functions, meticulously regulating visible markers of status including ceremonial attire and protocol Read more…
Do you often find yourself struggling with what to wear the next day? Despite having a wardrobe full of clothes, as the seasons change, you just can’t seem to pick the perfect outfit. What if we were to travel back to the Tang Dynasty in China? How did those handsome Read more…
Today, we’re not going to discuss Hanfu. Instead, we’ll talk about the cultural relics from the Hejia Village, which are related to the sources of inspiration for the elements of Hanfu. Hejia Village, as the name suggests, is a village inhabited by a family with the surname He, a common Read more…
Today, we’re not going to discuss Hanfu. Instead, we’ll talk about the cultural relics from the Hejia Village, which are related to the sources of inspiration for the elements of Hanfu. Hejia Village, as the name suggests, is a village inhabited by a family with the surname He, a common Read more…
The term “脂泽粉黛” (makeup) , referring to makeup, first appeared in Han Feizi’s On the Art of Learning (《韩非子· 显学篇》)” over 2200 years ago, indicating that “cosmetic products” were already in use. During the Eastern Zhou period, especially the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, makeup began to gradually Read more…
Yesterday, February 12, 2025, Wednesday, was the Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday also known as Yuanxiao Festival, Shangyuan Festival, Spring Lantern Festival, and Little New Year. It falls on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar. According to ancient lunar calendars, the first month was Read more…
Before the invention of electricity, fire became an important source of warmth, and ancient people created various heating devices using fire as the medium. Some of these methods are still in use today. Let’s take a look! Ⅰ. Fire-Heat Floor Heating Fire-heat floor heating involves building a circulating flue system Read more…
“The cold winter deepens, as snow buries a thousand homes.” In the depths of winter, as the year draws to a close, the Qianlong Emperor’s court created a vivid depiction of the twelfth month in the Yongzheng Court’s Twelve Month Festivities (宫廷画十二月行乐图). The painting captures lively scenes from the Old Read more…
Ⅰ. Decorative Items The decorative items in the palaces of the Forbidden City during the Qing Dynasty can be regarded as a collection of exquisite art treasures from various dynasties. With their exceptional craftsmanship and beautiful designs, they were considered important artworks in the Qing court. The many items displayed Read more…