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 Read more…
With the increasing popularity of the new Chinese style both at home and abroad, more and more people are getting to know China’s traditional clothing and culture through horse – face skirts. Recently, a Chinese fashion brand has actually made Read more…
Just like other products, Hanfu comes in both affordable and high – end versions. For example, the custom – made Hanfu from Minghuatang often costs tens of thousands of yuan per set. Have you ever wondered why such Hanfu can 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: Read more…
A wave of enthusiasm for Hanfu has been stirred up around the world by various Chinese ancient costume dramas. However, the protagonists in these dramas rarely carry bags. Could it be that the ancient people really had no bags to 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 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 Read more…
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…