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Did Ancient Chinese Really Hide Things in Their Sleeves?
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Did Ancient Chinese Really Hide Things in Their Sleeves?

In the historical hanfu drama Mysterious Lotus Casebook, the character Li Lianhua has been nicknamed “Lian the Treasure Chest” by fans online. Why? Because just like Doraemon, he seems to have an endless supply of gadgets hidden in his sleeves Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月20日 ago
Hanbok and Hanfu: How Are They Related?
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Hanbok and Hanfu: How Are They Related?

Years ago, Liu Yifei stunned audiences during the overseas promotion of A Chinese Ghost Story by wearing a pink and light yellow hanbok. Her ethereal beauty in the outfit only cemented her “Fairy Sister” reputation. However, the look sparked controversy at Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月19日 ago
Ancient Chinese Weddings Happened at Night? Here's Why!
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Ancient Chinese Weddings Happened at Night? Here’s Why!

Have you ever thought about getting married in a beautiful Chinese wedding dress? Nowadays, most people hold weddings at noon, often insisting on starting before 12 PM. But in ancient China, weddings typically took place in the evening, and this Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月19日 ago
Eldest Princesses Labeled as 'Vicious Women': A Deep Dive into Their Stories
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Eldest Princesses Labeled as ‘Vicious Women’: A Deep Dive into Their Stories

If you could travel back to ancient China and become an Eldest Princess, which image would you shape for yourself? The type who appears gentle and noble on the surface, but secretly wields enormous power and is ruthless in political Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月19日 ago
The Hairstyles of Ancient Chinese Maidservants
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The Hairstyles of Ancient Chinese Maidservants

In many modern historical dramas, maidservants and their mistresses often appear to have nearly identical hairstyles and outfits—only differing in how elaborate or simplified the versions are. Sometimes, the maid even looks more traditionally “correct” than the lady of the Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月17日 ago
The Sporty Side of Hanfu: Tieli & Yesa Robes
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The Sporty Side of Hanfu: Tieli & Yesa Robes

Beyond the classic Dao robe we have discussed before, there’s another category of Ming dynasty menswear that’s gaining modern popularity—Tieli (贴里) and Yesa (曳撒). These styles fall under what’s known as the “duan-yao”(断腰) robe structure, meaning the robe is visibly divided at the waist. Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月16日 ago
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The Ultimate Guide to Ming Dynasty Men’s Dao Robes

If we say that Ming dynasty women were most commonly seen in stylish outfits featuring ao robe (袄衫) paired with mamian skirts, then the male equivalent—the most representative everyday attire for Ming men—would undoubtedly be the Dao robe (daopao). Ⅰ. The Popularity of Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月16日 ago
What Did Han Dynasty "Hanging Hair" Really Look Like?
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What Did Han Dynasty “Hanging Hair” Really Look Like?

The upcoming drama The Prisoner Of Beauty, recently announced for release, has stirred discussion online—not just for its plot, but also for the leading actress Song Zuer’s appearance. While many viewers have praised her styling as refined and beautiful, others Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月15日 ago
What’s the Story Behind This Unique Wide-Strap Moxiong?
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What’s the Story Behind This Unique Wide-Strap Moxiong?

In the costume drama The Fairies of Liaozhai, Liu Shishi’s character, Xin Shisiniang, performs a dance wearing a rather striking piece—a wide-strap undergarment that looks surprisingly modern. But were ancient Chinese undergarments really this contemporary in style? And what was Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月15日 ago
The Past and Present of the Mamian Skirt
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The Past and Present of the Mamian Skirt

When it comes to cultural exchange and the borrowing of elements, we should maintain an open attitude while showing mutual respect. In 2022, the renowned French fashion and consumer brand Dior launched a black mid-length skirt that closely resembled the Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 months2025年5月15日 ago

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