Our goal is to inspire readers to appreciate the allure and sophistication of the hanfu. Whether you’re new to this dress or already love wearing hanfu, we hope to share our passion and help you incorporate the hanfu into your own personal style. Feel free to leave comments and suggestions as we embark on this hanfu journey together!
The phoenix, also referred to as Fenghuang, is a mythological bird in Sinospheric mythology and reigns over all birds. Feng referred to the males originally, whereas Huang referred to the females. This gender distinction is no longer made; they are all blurred into one feminine entity. As a result, you will find the bird paired […]
Motifs are very common on hanfu garments. They could be animal motifs, plant motifs, or motifs of immortals. They are so common that a hanfu does not seem culturally complete without them; they are like the finishing touches on the hanfu dresses. A hanfu could contain one type of motif or a combination, most of […]
In the Chinese Zodiac, the rabbit is the fourth animal and luckiest of the twelve animals according to Chinese culture. It is a symbol of beauty, elegance, and mercy; hence those born in rabbit year are usually peaceful and calm. They are also considered people with good taste and artistic in nature. They are the […]
The art of embroidery in traditional Chinese clothing has existed for over 2,000 years and has always been rooted in meaningful symbols. According to the Shangshu (an ancient Chinese text also known as the Book of Documents), a ruler once declared that his ministers wear clothing embroidered with emblems representing the celestial and earthly realms on […]
In the art of dress, color is a very important component. So much that even in ancient times, it was considered. Chinese dress colors date way back to when cavemen in Beijing used red stone powder to dye their jewelry. In China, the colors were largely learned from flowers, bird feathers, and nature in general. […]
Hanfu is the traditional dress of the Han Chinese ethnicity. Traditional textiles used to make hanfu for the wealthy included silk, satin, gauze, damask, crepe, and brocade. Although silk textiles have always been in high demand—regardless of class, even—hemp and cotton were the typical fabrics worn by the common folk. Modern technological advancements, however, have […]
The hanfu dress comes in a wide range of fabrics and colors. Apart from the solid and patterned fabrics, you will find embroidered and some printed with exquisite Chinese elements. So whether you like animals, flowers, or birds, you will find a hanfu dress you love. Some common Hanfu print elements you will come across […]
When thinking about a hanfu, delicate light fabrics often come to mind. This is because we are so used to this traditional Chinese clothing being in those fabrics, but changing times in the fashion world are altering that. Now it is possible to find your favorite dress in an unusual fabric like lace. Isn’t it […]
Hanfu dress parties and occasions can be very exciting because they mean dressing up and looking your best. However, you do not need to look your best only when attending a themed party; you can still look bold and bright even at home. When you wear that one piece you love, you will be surprised […]
When choosing an outfit, the color is the most important element. You can then go into the design and style. People are drawn to different colors, and the truth is they work differently on different skin tones, whereas some seem to work well for any given tone. Gold is one such color you can go […]
