Today is Women’s Day in China, so let’s talk about some little – known historical facts about women. Modern sanitary pads have been in China for less than 40 years. So, during those days of their menstrual periods, what did 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 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 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 Read more…
The history of pet ownership is, in many ways, a reflection of human civilization’s evolution. While the domestication of cats and dogs dates back to ancient times, they were originally chosen as companions for their practical skills—cats for hunting rodents 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 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 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 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, 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 Read more…