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Stunning Hanfu is a Beautiful Memory of the Present Day
The moment I woke up in the morning, listening to the sound of reading aloud in the kindergarten opposite, and seeing the light passing through the window and scattering on the windowsill, I suddenly felt a sense of happiness in my heart. A morning filled with poetry came like this. Some people pursue happiness all their lives, but never feel happiness; some people never pursue happiness deliberately, but taste happiness all the time. #向春新creation contest# In fact, in the final analysis, happiness is nothing more than the accumulation of beautiful things in life under the times. Walking among the mountains and rivers, listening to the gurgling streams, the singing of birds, a grain of sand, a flower, a cup of tea, coarse rice and cloth, there is beauty in everything. Clothes have always been the first priority in life, housing and transportation. And Hanfu, to me, is a kind of beauty. I was born with a dream of ancient style. Ever since I was a child, I have been envious of these fluttering Hanfu clothes. I think that one day in the future I will also wear a Hanfu, hold a sword in my hand and travel to the ends… -
Hanfu does not only refer to the attire of the Han Dynasty
Luo Yi is fluttering, and the light train is blown back by the wind. Hanfu has become more and more a new fashion. Walking on the street, you will see many beauties wearing Hanfu. With a wave of their hands and a move of their feet, they are so elegant that they seem to have stepped out of ancient paintings. The gorgeous Hanfu contains thousands of years of Chinese history, and also carries the Chinese people’s life aesthetics, which vividly displays classical, subtle, light and elegant. However, in fact, many people’s understanding of Hanfu is still limited to cosplay. Actress Xu Jiao once posted a set of photos of herself wearing Hanfu on Weibo, but netizens criticized her for wearing a kimono, which made people feel sad. Today, I will take you all to travel back in time and review the history of those beautiful Hanfus! Hanfu is not the costume of the Han Dynasty. Hanfu is the traditional costume of the Han nation, also known as Han attire, Han costume, and Chinese costume. It was finalized in the Zhou Dynasty and passed down to the Qin Dynasty. Therefore, Hanfu does not just refer to the clothes of one dynasty.… -
Hanfu: Living Culture
"The sleeves of Yueluo shirt welcome the spring breeze, and the belt of the jade-carved unicorn is red." The high crown and ring, the complimentary clothes and the wide belt, and the fluttering sleeves of Hanfu carry the thousands of years of Chinese civilization and are the status symbols of the descendants of the Yan and Huang Dynasties. From the time when the Yellow Emperor hung down his clothes and ruled the world in ancient times, until the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty when he shaved his hair and changed clothes, Hanfu has always been the main attire of people. In recent years, a wave of "Hanfu revival" has swept across the land of China, and young girls wearing colorful clothes can often be seen in the streets and alleys. So, is it really necessary to revive Hanfu, which has been absent from the history of Chinese people’s clothing changes for more than four hundred years? Is wearing Hanfu on the streets a reflection of cultural connotation? Why is Hanfu so beautiful but not popular in China? The evolution history of Hanfu "Because of the great etiquette, it is called Xia; because of… -
How much influence does Chinese Hanfu have on Japanese Kimono and Korean Hanbok
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,… -
What exactly does the term "Hanfu" that we often mention refer to?
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… -
Hanfu is not Tang suit or qipao; this is the real Hanfu
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… -
Exploring the evolution of 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… -
What do you wear inside a Qixiong Ruqun?
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,… -
Understand the Cultural Beauty Behind Hanfu
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… -
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…