Hanfu is the collective name for the traditional costumes of the Chinese Han people, and is also known as Hanfu, Huafu, and Hanyiguan. The word "Hanfu" first appeared in the "Book of Han", which said: Later, when people came to pay homage, they enjoyed the Han clothing system. The word "Han" in Hanfu will cause many people to mistakenly believe that Hanfu originated from the Han Dynasty and specifically refers to the clothing of the Han Dynasty. In fact, this is not the case. As early as the period of the Chinese nation, the predecessor of the Han nationality, that is, the era of the Three Sovereigns and the Five Emperors, the prototype of Hanfu had already appeared. After the development of the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang Dynasties, the shapes and styles of Hanfu became increasingly rich. As the main costume of the Chinese nation, Hanfu lasted from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors period to the Ming Dynasty, and has been passed down for more than 4,000 years. Although Hanfu is just a kind of clothing, it is a product that has been influenced by Han culture for a long time. From clothing design to style to style,…

With the revival of traditional culture, Hanfu has attracted more and more attention from people and became popular for a time. However, people know very little about Hanfu. Not only do they not understand the concept of "Hanfu" itself, but they also lack understanding of the name of the structure of Hanfu, let alone the cultural connotation behind it. The so-called "Hanfu", also known as Han clothing, Han clothing, and Chinese clothing, generally refers to the traditional clothing of the Han nation. It does not refer to the clothing of the Han Dynasty, but to the traditional clothing of the Han nationality. Because the predecessor of the Han Dynasty was the Huaxia people, the entire traditional clothing of the Han people can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty. After the development of the Qin Dynasty, it gradually matured in the Han Dynasty. For example, Cai Yong said in "Doctrine": "The emperor always wears clothes, and Han wears clothes and accepts Qin." Figure 1 Yellow Emperor (2717 BC-2599 BC) Regarding the earliest origin of Hanfu, the traditional view is that it was during the Huangdi period. For example, "Historical Records" says: "Chinese clothes were made by the Yellow Emperor." He…

What is the difference between what we call Hanfu and traditional clothing today? Why is Hanfu fever happening? What is the future trend of Hanfu... Recently, reporters interviewed costume historians, Hanfu designers, Chinese traditional culture promoters, etc. They explained their understanding of Hanfu from different perspectives. What is Hanfu? What are the characteristics? What is Hanfu? According to clothing historian Professor Huang Qiang, Hanfu has appeared in ancient classics and refers to traditional Chinese clothing. "Huang Emperor Yao and Shun hung down their clothes and ruled the world", which means that Hanfu began with Huang Emperor Yao and Shun. From then on, from the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, to the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and later the Manchu and Qing dynasties, each dynasty had its own characteristics. Ruqun made in the Northern Song Dynasty. For example, in the Qin and Han Dynasties, "shenyi" means to hide the body deeply, with clothes on the top and clothes on the bottom, which not only combine the two into one, but also maintain the boundary of being divided into two. It is characterized by cross-collar (the left and right sides of the front of the garment intersect), wide body and…

Unconsciously, the clothing of pedestrians on the street has become more and more diversified, and some niche clothing has begun to enter the public eye frequently, such as JK (uniforms for female high school students) with a strong academic atmosphere, and Lo skirts (palace uniforms) full of gorgeousness. Classic-style skirt with large swing), and Hanfu with full classical charm. Among them, Hanfu, which represents the elegant taste of the nation, is also growing rapidly in the fashion clothing industry. According to statistics, more than 20 million young people have purchased Hanfu this year. However, even if people wearing Hanfu can be seen everywhere, we still have many reasons to rectify the name of Hanfu. However, for many people, Hanfu and modern fashion are completely two different things. Modern fashion also has many styles with unique designs. However, no matter how exaggerated the design is, we will only take a second look. However, Hanfu is different. Many onlookers just regard it as a tool for photography in the studio. People who like Hanfu want to make it a daily routine, while people who are not interested in Hanfu will think this kind of clothing is too exaggerated. So when can Hanfu…

China has great etiquette, so it is called Xia, and it has the beauty of wearing seals, so it is called Hua. As a traditional costume of the Han nation, how much do you know about Hanfu? Chinese civilization has a long history. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, China has been influencing East Asia, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and even Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. By the Sui and Tang Dynasties, China had become a world-wide superpower, and its gentle policy of not intervening in other countries' internal affairs led to many countries surrounding the Sui and Tang Dynasties professing vassalage to China and accepting canonization by the Chinese emperor. Not only that, Chinese culture is also changing the habits of neighboring countries with its unique charm. For example, Chinese people are accustomed to using chopsticks to eat, which is simple, convenient and low-cost. Later, the Korean Peninsula, Japan, Indochina and other regions gradually adopted chopsticks for eating. For another example, China's traditional clothing, Hanfu, also influenced the clothing of neighboring countries in ancient times. Even now, many people can't tell what Hanfu, kimono and Hanbok are. "Hanfu", as the name suggests, refers to the traditional costumes of…

People have always had many misunderstandings about Hanfu. The biggest misunderstanding is that Hanfu is the clothing of the [Han Dynasty]. They blindly pursue retro style and abandon clothing after the Han Dynasty, treating them as "alien". Or they think that the modern improved Tang suit is also Hanfu. In fact, these two views are extremely wrong. Hanfu does not specifically refer to the clothes of the "Han Dynasty", and the current men's casual Tang suit is by no means Hanfu in the true sense. ​ Hanfu in a broad sense is [the traditional costume of the Han nationality], also known as Han attire, Han costume, and Chinese costume. Generally speaking, it refers to the clothing culture that the Han people continuously evolved and formed based on Chinese culture from the time when the Yellow Emperor came to the throne to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It includes the clothing styles of the Han Dynasty in the Central Plains throughout the dynasties, from clothing, hats, shoes and socks to clothing and accessories. To put it simply, the clothes of the Han Dynasty are Hanfu, and the clothes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties are also Hanfu, but Hanfu…

The revival of Hanfu in recent years has made more people understand the beauty of Hanfu. In the eyes of inheritors, Hanfu is not only a set of beautifully embroidered clothes, but also accumulates the dazzling charm and temperament of Chinese civilization. So, what exactly is Hanfu? Which dynasty did Hanfu originate from? The origin of Hanfu "In ancient times, when people lived in caves and lived in the wild, clothes and hair peeled off, and there was no system. Later generations of saints used silk and linen to change it. After observing Hui Zhai's writings and the glorious color, they dyed silk to achieve the effect. They began to make five colors and became clothes." ——Volume 120 of "Book of the Later Han Dynasty"·Zhi·Yu Suixia Hanfu is not "the clothing of the Han Dynasty", but its full name is "the traditional clothing of the Han nation". Also known as Han clothes, Han costumes and Chinese clothes, they are clothes with unique Han national style and character formed through natural evolution centered on Chinese etiquette culture. They carry the Han nationality's outstanding craftsmanship and aesthetics such as dyeing, weaving and embroidery and inherit it. More than 30 pieces of Chinese…

Hanfu is a traditional Chinese costume that has been inherited for more than 4,000 years. During its long historical development, its fabrics, patterns, styles, cutting methods, production techniques, etc. have been continuously updated, and the styles have become more and more abundant and exquisite. , the connotation is getting richer and richer. Historically, Hanfu is not only becoming more and more complete in terms of etiquette, but Hanfu in different historical periods also has very distinct characteristics of the times, from the Yellow Emperor's "hanging down clothes to rule the world", to the gradual formation of the Shang and Zhou Dynasty crown clothing system, and then to During the Qin and Han Dynasties, the form of Hanfu became increasingly perfect, and Hanfu became more and more a distinctive symbol of the Chinese nation. After exchanges and integration with different regions and ethnic groups during the Wei, Jin, Sui, Tang, Song and Ming dynasties, the categories, lengths, fatness, styles, colors, patterns and visual effects of Hanfu have been continuously updated, and the collars, cuffs and belt styles have been constantly updated. There are thousands of variations, and eventually there are hundreds of styles of Hanfu. However, it remains true to its…

The article is original and no transfer, plagiarism or editing is allowed. Anyone who knows a little bit about Hanfu must know that Hanfu does not simply refer to the clothes of the Han Dynasty, but refers to the traditional costumes of the Han nation. In other words, as long as the clothes worn by Han people during the Han rule are Hanfu. China has gone through dozens of different dynasties for thousands of years, and the Hanfu of each dynasty has a very unique charm. Next, we will introduce three different styles of Hanfu, the elegant Tang style and the majestic Ming style. Come and see which style you like. 1. Jin-made Hanfu The first thing I want to introduce is the Hanfu of the Jin Dynasty, which is the Hanfu of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. The Hanfu of the Jin system is completely different from the Wei and Jin styles we see every day. There are no unearthed cultural relics to prove the Wei and Jin style clothing. It can only be said that it has Han elements or Chinese style, while the Jin system is a real Han clothing. The biggest difference between the Jin system…

The Qixiong Ruqun, a traditional attire belonging to Hanfu, refers to a specific style of women's Ruqun worn during the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties period. In ancient times, the Ruqun worn by ordinary women typically featured a relatively low waistline. However, during the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties period, a distinct style emerged with a significantly higher waistline, often referred to in costume history as the high-waisted Ruqun. Based on contemporary research, it is commonly known as the Qixiong Ruqun. The Qixiong Ruqun was highly popular among Tang Dynasty court ladies, as evidenced by numerous preserved ancient paintings and unearthed artifacts. There are two main styles of Qixiong Ruqun: the straight-front style and the crossed-collar style. The straight-front style features symmetrical openings at the front of the bodice, fastened with ties or buttons at the chest, while the crossed-collar style has overlapping front pieces secured at the chest side. Both styles share the characteristic of a high-waisted design for both the top and the skirt, creating an appearance of slender elegance. So, wearing such an elegant and beautiful attire, is it still necessary to wear a bra underneath? This question might intrigue many people. Actually, during the Tang Dynasty,…

Understanding the Cultural Beauty Behind the Hanfu Craze The rising popularity of Hanfu in society not only indicates people's admiration for its beautiful styles but also represents their recognition of the traditional culture it embodies. However, when some non-standard or historically unfounded Hanfu becomes popular in real life, people may mistakenly view it as a window to understanding traditional culture, leading to misconceptions. With its elegant flowing skirts, graceful feathered garments, and delicate silk jackets, Hanfu-clad individuals can be frequently seen nowadays in streets, parks, and malls. Hanfu has become an essential attire for many photography sessions, film productions, and cultural events. In a broad sense, Hanfu refers to the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group, encompassing a variety of styles that have evolved over time by absorbing elements from other ethnic costumes. Narrowly defined, Hanfu refers to the clothing system represented by the central plains of the Han Dynasty, inheriting the diverse clothing culture of the Eastern Zhou period, such as the curved hem of Chu clothing, the high collar of Qin clothing, and the back-opening hem of Qi clothing. The stable form of Hanfu was established during the Han Dynasty and has since accompanied the dissemination of…