Hanfu art
Hanfu mixed with sartorial elements of other cultures also fit into this category (e.g. hanfu lolita). Han Chinese clothing has influenced the traditional clothing of many neighbouring cultures and directly lead to the development of the Japanese Kimono, Korean hanbok, and the Vietnamese ao Giao linh. Due to the length of its history and China’s overwhelming cultural influence on the region, Hanfu has significantly shaped the styles of traditional costumes of many other Asian countries such as Vietnam’s costumes, plus size qipao Korea Hanbok and Japanese Kimono. Along with the development of China’s national power, modern Chinese begin to re-recognize the essence of the nation’s traditional culture, with some people wearing Han Chinese clothing starting a campaign to reintroduce the hanfu tradition. After the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty ruled by Manchu nobles in the 1911 revolution, people began to wear western-style clothing instead of resuming hanfu tradition. I totally remember my parents watching those dramas when I was little, so it never occurred to me that people who don’t do the same might not know that qipao are not the traditional Chinese clothing. In modern times, calling this kind of clothing as ‘Aoqun’ is much more common (let’s remember that these names change according to dinasties) and it refers when the top covers the waist of the skirt and it’s no longer than the hips.
Back in Wuzhen, the presence of international travellers is much smaller than in years gone by, but there are still a few foreign faces in the crowd. Until my Eowyn dress, red qipao I hadn’t ever really worn that color much! This newsletter will explore how Xiyue Chen and her team promoted Hanfu through this summer event, and how it reflects the revival of cultural identity in mainland China. It wasn’t until I started doing research for this project that I found out there were hanfu revival groups! I need to get back onto my project which is running significantly later than yours did. Hanfu, as the name suggests, refers to traditional Chinese clothing culture, cheongsam qipao dress and its history can be traced back to ancient times. It is hard to tell from some of the pictures what sort of belt/tie they used back then though. From what I can see there seems to be a wide underbelt and then a narrow tie that’s quite long over the top.
Next, the nagajuban (under-kimono) is put on, which is then tied by a koshihimo. Although the generic name I put it was “Daily chinese dress”, this kind of hanfu is actually 2 pieces: a top/jacket and the skirt. Most of the time, the ‘Ao’ (top/jacket) covers the ‘Qun’ (skirt). The ‘Qun’ is refered as a horse-face skirt which is a special way to pleat the fabric. Intricate embroidery, a staple of Ming Dynasty Hanfu, became less pronounced, giving way to simpler and more functional designs. One significant trend is the use of softer, more muted tones, which appeal to modern aesthetics while maintaining a connection to traditional symbolism. Another issue that frustrates newbies who finally acquire hanfu is the laborious process of maintaining the outfit. Is there a character you can think about who fits this pattern? I think it looks really good, it definitely needs a belt, though possibly not the elastic with gold trim version, lol.
By the Bronze Age, hairpins which were made out of gold had been introduced into China by people living on the country’s Northern borders. The influences of the Royal Lennies are hard to pin down, but it is possible that the Royalboys are drawing of the ancient gods of South America, often depicted in gold and green. Shanghai-style cheongsams are more commercial and forward-looking. Hahaha no worries, that belt combo will be replaced with something more authentic! UK orders will usually be dispatched within 3 working days. We are happy to exchange or refund your purchase within 14 days providing the goods are in a fully resaleable condition. Some are composed of two pieces, and others of three or more. Decoration associated with historical girls’ clothing, such as lace, bows, and ruffles, are a mandatory component of the fashion, but there are different substyles that utilize variations on this to create a different aesthetic. Han Chinese clothing, or Hanfu refers to the pre -17th century traditional clothing of the Han Chinese, the predominant ethnic group of China. However, Zheng Jing’s men and Ming prince Zhu Shugui fiercely objected to the shaving and adopting Manchu clothing, thus also refused to surrender.