When we look at the paintings of the Tang Dynasty, it’s not hard to notice that the collars of Chinese dress for women in the Tang Dynasty were designed to be low, and some were even so low that they Read more…
Among China’s traditional colors, red is truly the best at enhancing one’s complexion and creating an atmosphere. Whether it’s the bright red of the Chinese New Year or the peach blossom red favored by young girls, it always makes people Read more…
We have previously elaborated in detail in our blog about some of the minor differences between Hanfu worn by common people and that worn by the nobility. These differences include three aspects: color, fabric, and accessories. In fact, there are Read more…
Sometimes, when I see characters in TV dramas wearing clothes with large sleeves while going out for an outing, having a meal, going on a date, getting into a fight… or even sleeping, I feel really awkward. Were all the Read more…
Let’s take a look at the recent stills of Gulnazar wearing Hanfu. The way she wears the turned-up collar is quite trendy. It turns out that in the Ming Dynasty, the Chinese already had something similar to a polo shirt? Read more…
There’s a wide range of nail designs, from short – length and mid – long – length styles to minimalist, glittery, and vintage ones. Just like the world of fashion, the realm of nail art offers diverse options. But did Read more…
In ancient China, it was extremely challenging for women to achieve great feats. However, there was a particular group that was an exception: female officials. Do you know that there were some Chinese women who didn’t have to confine themselves Read more…
After the TV drama Flourished Peony aired, some people were left wondering: was peony really that popular during the Tang Dynasty? The drama depicts a booming peony economy that enables the female protagonist to become rich. It also shows peonies blooming in Read more…
Many netizens are complaining that they can’t tell the characters apart after watching Perfect Match (《五福临门》) for quite a while. What’s more, it’s easy to get visual fatigue. Once they checked the pictures, they were really left dumbfounded. Setting aside the Read more…
In TV dramas like The Palm (掌心), we’ve started to see striped hanfu skirts. They bear a striking resemblance to modern fashion trends. But were there really such striped skirts in ancient times? Was the Tang Dynasty incredibly avant – garde? Read more…