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Across various regions of China, Hanfu fever is on the rise
After the Jingzhe solar term has just passed, with all things showing vigorous vitality, in a Hanfu studio in Helan County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia, a warm spring atmosphere permeates the air. Recently, amid the ancient melodies of the Qin and the lingering aroma of tea, Hanfu enthusiasts, dressed in wide-sleeved long skirts and adorned with pearl hairpins, gather together to enjoy tea, chat, and relax, immersing themselves in the springtime. 27-year-old Ma Yuying, dressed in a simple and elegant blue and white chiffon gown with her long hair lightly tied up and adorned with hairpins, exudes a classical charm as her garments billow gently. "Wearing Hanfu feels very ethereal and beautiful. It's even more stunning when everyone dresses up together, as if we've traveled through time," says Ma Yuying. As a quintessential traditional Chinese attire, Hanfu embodies outstanding craftsmanship and aesthetics in dyeing, weaving, and embroidery. In recent years, the trend of Hanfu, representing Chinese style and culture, has become increasingly popular among young people nationwide. As the temperature warms up, Hanfu enthusiasts meticulously dress up and venture into parks and teahouses, taking photos and enjoying leisurely weekends and the warmth of spring. Guo Jianan, a Hanfu enthusiast, joined the… -
The Colorful Culture of Traditional Chinese Clothing - The Origin of Hanfu
The Origin of Hanfu Hanfu, also known as traditional Han clothing or Chinese clothing, is the traditional attire of the Han ethnic group, inheriting a history of five thousand years with profound historical roots. According to legend, Hanfu originated in the era of the Yellow Emperor when primitive agriculture and textile production emerged. Initially, clothes were made of hemp fabric, but later silk cultivation and spinning were invented, leading to the refinement of clothing. The appearance of crowns during the time of the Yellow Emperor marked the gradual formation of clothing systems. Basic Structure of Hanfu Traditional Chinese clothing, representing the essence of Chinese attire, has two basic structures: the upper and lower garments system, and the unified upper and lower garments system. The upper and lower garments system, according to legend, originated in the era of the Yellow Emperor, as recorded in "The Commentary on the Thirteen Classics": "The Yellow Emperor, Yao, and Shun wore garments, and the world was governed; they took them from the heavens and earth." This legend finds confirmation in the painted pottery culture unearthed in Gansu. This can be considered the earliest form of clothing system in China. The style of the upper and…