Hanfu Movement

Although Hanfu has disappeared from Chinese society, its style has never disappeared from the stage. Ancient costume dramas, plays, and situational dramas still retain artistic versions of Hanfu. However, the tendency of the Hanfu revival to be overly theatrical, costumized, and prop-oriented will gradually undermine the original intentions of the Hanfu movement. If Hanfu is only used as performance attire, or if it merely adds new varieties to the existing ancient costume market, or even establishes a more orthodox position, the original intentions of the Hanfu revival will be forgotten. Ancient costumes are a general term for all clothing from ancient times, which includes many detailed categories. For example, among ancient costumes are Hanfu, the clothing of princes and princesses during the Qing Dynasty, dragon and phoenix gowns, and Xiuhe dresses, etc. These are more detailed classifications within ancient costumes. Couples need to choose the most suitable ancient costume style based on their body characteristics and preferences. For example, those with a slender figure can choose Hanfu or Qing Dynasty princess (prince) clothing; those with a fuller figure can choose dragon and phoenix gowns or Xiuhe dresses, etc. With the upgrading of tourism, various regions have established ancient cultural theme…

No matter what kind of niche culture, the ultimate goal of its development is to become part of daily life and be accepted and recognized by the masses. This naturally applies to Hanfu as well. However, in the process of promoting Hanfu's integration into daily life, enthusiasts sometimes find themselves at a loss. The significant difference between Hanfu and modern clothing, along with its profound traditional style, makes it challenging to integrate into the fast-paced modern lifestyle. Recently, a set of casual Hanfu photos taken by some young ladies was criticized by netizens: "Are the people photoshopped onto the images? It looks too fake." What is the current state of the Hanfu industry, and what is its future prospect? In recent years, as more and more people have come to love Hanfu, Hanfu culture has gradually combined with popular elements and started to enter people's daily lives. Some Hanfu enthusiasts have shortened the long skirts that traditionally trail on the ground and used modern patterns to make them more suitable for everyday wear. Among these, the modified daily Hanfu based on Song Dynasty styles has gained popularity among young people. On city streets and during commutes, one can often see…

Since 2003, when enthusiasts of ancient costumes launched the "Hanfu Revival Movement," the term "Hanfu" has been forcibly interpreted by the ancient costume community as meaning "traditional Han nationality clothing from the time of the Yellow Emperor to the end of the Ming Dynasty." This interpretation excludes Han clothing after the Ming Dynasty from the category of "Hanfu," effectively turning Hanfu into a catch-all term for ancient costumes. Luo Xuehui, "Pioneers of 'Hanfu'," China News Weekly, Issue 33, 2005; Zhang Xian, "Hanfu Movement: Racial Nationalism in the Internet Age," Journal of China Youth University, Issue 4, 2009. I, the editor, am extremely fond of China's traditional culture and history, especially ancient Hanfu. Each dynasty has its unique characteristics and strengths, and I can't help but admire them every time I see them. Today, I will share with you a collection of high-definition portraits of young female celebrities in ancient Hanfu that I have cherished for a long time. These images exude the charm of traditional Chinese aesthetics. Take a look at these fairy-like beauties on a spring outing; they are truly unforgettable and breathtaking! [Kiss] They are more than just beautiful [Rose] (Note: These are not stills from TV dramas…

Initially, Chenchen, who loves Hanfu, wanted to take a series of photos for his grandmother to create beautiful memories. Unexpectedly, the photos received widespread praise, so he specifically created a Douyin account to document his grandmother’s life. With her outstanding traditional Hanfu style, Grandma Chenchen gained over 200,000 Douyin followers in just half a month. She shares her elegant Hanfu looks on Douyin, takes videos with her grandson Chenchen and other young people who love traditional Chinese culture, and also shares her daily life, such as shopping, petting cats, and drinking milk tea. Gradually, Grandma and Chenchen realized that Douyin creation is also a form of companionship. Watercolor paintings of ancient Chinese women, watercolor images of beautiful ancient ladies, watercolor enthusiasts' ancient costumes, and colored materials for hand-drawn illustrations in Sai. Tutorial ya ya xf003 on ancient costumes, steps for hand-drawn illustrations, and 300 sheets of material for hand-drawn illustrations xf003 from Taobao. The second section covers techniques for coloring ancient costumes. How to draw ancient women's clothing? Slight Course recommends related tutorials and materials: How to draw summer women's clothing? Key points for drawing summer women's clothing. When it comes to summer, to combat the scorching sun, one immediately…

I. The Return of Classical Beauty - The Rise of the Hanfu Movement In recent years, the revival of Hanfu culture has flourished in China, with more and more young people pursuing the charm of traditional culture. As an ancient and elegant attire, Hanfu attracts many young people who love traditional culture with its exquisite tailoring and luxurious details. In Ming Dynasty-style Hanfu, there is a unique hairstyle called "Heavenly Cover," which not only embodies the graceful aesthetic concepts of the Chinese nation but also represents a return to classical beauty. II. What is the Heavenly Cover - The Unique Hairstyle of Ming Dynasty Hanfu The Heavenly Cover, as the name suggests, refers to the hair bun on top of the head, representing a hairstyle for Han Chinese men during the Ming Dynasty. Compared with other Hanfu hairstyles, the Heavenly Cover better reflects the elegance and sophistication of ancient literati, giving people a sense of grace and nobility. The characteristics of the Heavenly Cover hairstyle are its fluffy and towering appearance. The hair bun on top of the head rises high, usually formed by a bundle of hair covering the top part of the head, paired with elaborate hairpins, symbolizing…

With the continuous expansion of the community of enthusiasts, the influence of the Hanfu movement is gradually becoming evident across the country. However, during Hanfu promotional activities, some issues are not hard to spot. For example, the content of promotions tends to be straightforward and direct, the methods used are often simplistic and aggressive, and the effectiveness of these promotions is not always clear. In my usual promotional process, we often find that only a few people are willing to listen and learn about Hanfu culture in our events with dozens of participants. Many more people view Hanfu promotional activities as mere show or play. Therefore, I have reflected deeply and referred to ancient military strategies, hoping to contribute a little to the promotional efforts of fellow enthusiasts. The reason I refer to the Sixteen Strategies is to emphasize that the Hanfu movement is not just about spreading culture; it is a war without gunpowder. It is a battle between the thousands-of-years-old Chinese culture and Western culture, a conflict between Eastern and Western values. Some may think this is an exaggeration, but I believe that Hanfu, also known as traditional Han clothing, is the traditional attire of the Han ethnic…

However, when you open a shopping website and look for a beautiful Hanfu (ancient Chinese costume), it is not cheap. Although it looks good when worn, Hanfu cannot be worn as daily clothing every day. Spending hundreds of dollars on a piece of clothing that can only be worn a few times does not seem cost-effective. Today, let the editor of Mama Camp bring everyone to see how to make homemade ancient costumes. This way, the clothes you make yourself will only cost the price of the fabric, and the fun of making them by hand is also greater. You can also make clothes that fit you perfectly according to your own measurements. With the re-emergence of the term "Hanfu," the actual Hanfu and the unique flat cutting techniques of traditional Chinese clothing have also reappeared on the internet. Like Li Zongwei (online name “Xin Er Hao Gu”), who was originally an educator, after conceiving the idea of making his own Hanfu, he drew patterns, cut and sewed the garments based on historical records. After several months, he finally restored the first set of deep clothing (a type of Hanfu). Later, Wang Yuliang from Australia, the Argentine netizen “Lianzhu Zi,”…

Since junior high school, I have been paying attention to the styles of Hanfu (because of the doll circle, wanting to make clothes for dolls naturally led me to look up a lot of information and even blueprints). Back then, there was only so-called "comrades" making their own, as well as so-called studio costumes; there was no distinction between authentic and fake. I occasionally browsed through them and found it quite harmonious (everyone called each other comrades and praised each other's "Hanfu"). However, a couple of years later, suddenly in the doll bar I managed, a self-proclaimed "Hanfu enthusiast" started causing trouble. The reason was that someone posted a thread about "doll ancient costume," and this person went crazy correcting and arguing with others. I remember that was still the era when Xuan Ji wore the curved skirt. With the acceleration of social life, most children know very little about traditional culture and etiquette. This "Children's Day" allows children to understand the DIY process of Hanfu, etiquette, and culture, experiencing the vastness and profundity of Chinese culture. The process of making Hanfu is complex, joyful, and sometimes puzzling. Let's take a look! Teachers and parents communicated multiple times during the…

As can be seen, the styles of waist-level and chest-level skirts are just ways of wearing skirts, not the actual patterns. It is important to note that, regardless of the way they are worn, Hanfu skirts are always made in pieces! In pieces! Now, many merchants still make two-piece chest-level skirts (to save fabric), which is incorrect; two-piece Hanfu skirts were created by early merchants who borrowed the way of wearing "kun" from Japanese kimonos when there was no archaeological evidence to support it. They are not authentic Hanfu ~ Another point is that what is called a "chest-level ruqun" on the market should actually be correctly referred to as a "chest-level shanqun." "Ru" has a waistband (see the previous article), and the tops available on the market can only be called "shan." Mentioning the origin brings us back to the early days of the Hanfu movement over a decade ago. The Hanfu movement was initiated by amateurs but required extremely high professional standards. In the first few years after the Hanfu movement began in 2003, the research on patterns was still very superficial. Initially, the focus was on deep clothing and robes, and then very simply and crudely, the…

Many TV series and films are well-loved by the public, with a wide variety of themes. China has a long history, and many TV series use this rich historical background to create adaptations that successfully attract a large number of viewers. The costumes in these period dramas are also very beautiful. In particular, the hanfu worn by consorts and ladies in these period dramas are very attractive, which has led many fans of such dramas to fall in love with hanfu. The charm of hanfu is indeed hard to resist, and the popularity of these period dramas has sparked a hanfu trend. Men wearing hanfu often give off an elegant and refined aura, making them appear graceful and composed. Therefore, many young men and women enjoy wearing hanfu during their leisure time, contributing to the resurgence of hanfu. Additionally, the rise of hanfu is closely related to the popularity of period dramas and films in recent years. As living standards have improved, people have more free time and enjoy watching TV series and movies. Many people who look ordinary in modern clothing become strikingly handsome in period dramas, further fueling the love for period drama costumes. Orbo, the wife of…

Template for the Summary of the Hanfu Society Cultural Festival Activities: Society Name: Han Family Garments Hanfu Society Theme Activity Name: The Hundred Flowers' Birthday is a Good Time, Before the Flower Festival, Half of Spring Has Passed Activity Purpose: Through a series of activities related to the Flower Festival, understand this traditional festival and enhance national identity, awakening people's attention to traditional culture. Activity Process: 1. Activity Promotion: On the day of the event, display boards are set up at the venue to introduce the origin and related customs of the Flower Festival. 2. On-site Activity Process: One of the ongoing activities of our society is a linked verse and riddle guessing game related to flowers. Those who answer correctly can receive a floral tea cup or a piece of osmanthus cake. This activity is light-hearted and interesting, naturally attracting many students to participate. The content of the linked verses all comes from excellent ancient Chinese poetry, such as Qin Guan's "Spring Day" with the line “Emotional peony contains spring tears, weak roses.” In terms of the impact of the activity, we not only focus on the influence on members of our society but also aim to increase the…

Hanfu movement is the abbreviation of “Hanfu Cultural Renaissance Movement”, which is an active part of the Chinese cultural renaissance movement. Background Of Hanfu Movement Hanfu is the abbreviation of the traditional ethnic costumes of the Han nationality. From the Shang Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, the style of Han clothing has never been interrupted for thousands of years. However, after the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, the clothing of Han people disappeared. The Hanfu movement occurred in a period after the fall of the Qing Dynasty, but more importantly, at the beginning of this century, with the rise of China’s national strength and the awakening of a part of the Chinese people’s consciousness of being a great power, the Han culture enthusiasts as the main body, the youth group, the commercialized group, the intellectuals as the main force, the Internet as the main platform of public opinion, and the return of Hanfu as the starting point to revive the Chinese language A folk movement of cultural rejuvenation. The Beginning Of Hanfu Movement Around 2002, in view of the fact that people generally believed that Tang costume (i.e. Manchu style clothes, Qipao and Mandarin coat) was the clothing of Han…

The term "studio costume" refers to costumes commonly seen in scenic areas or photography studios used for "ancient style photography" or "ancient aesthetic photography". It also includes various stage costumes and performance outfits. Studio costumes do not adhere to the standard form of traditional clothing; they merely imitate an "ancient aesthetic" in appearance. In the Hanfu movement, "studio costumes" also refer to various non-standard garments that are often sold and used as Hanfu by merchants and other individuals or groups. Many newcomers unfamiliar with Hanfu mistakenly buy and believe in these costumes, making it a topic that must be mentioned. Ancient style costumes refer to any attire that imitates ancient styles or incorporates ancient elements. Generally, ancient style costumes tend to be of better quality than studio costumes. Most theatrical costumes undergo minor artistic modifications based on Hanfu for the needs of theatrical creation, or remain unchanged in style from Hanfu. Strictly speaking, Hanfu refers to all clothing styles before the Qing Dynasty, mainly focusing on the clothing of the Han people's settlements, with fixed styles and specifications. Studio costumes generally refer to costumes used for portrait photography, which are relatively poor in quality, use inferior materials, and have incorrect…

From November 22, 2003, Mr. Wang Letian, a private citizen, wear the traditional costume of the Han nation and walk on the street. Wang Letian's action has been widely spread and has received a lot of support and response, and has set off a wave of the Hanfu movement in the country. In addition to the widespread of Hanfu enthusiasts, the Hanfu movement is also helped by Hanfu merchants. Today, we will tell you the story of Hanfu merchants "Chonghui Han Tang (重回汉唐, Back to Han Tang)" and see how they have developed from opening the first Hanfu store to becoming the Hanfu head business in China. The history of the development of the offline stores of Chonghui Han Tang can almost be seen from the changes in the Chinese Hanfu industry. 2006, the first offline store of Chonghui Han Tang was opened in Wenshufang, a commercial street in Chengdu, with less than 20 pieces of Hanfu hanging in a 30 square meter storefront. Over the past ten years, Chonghui Han Tang has opened more than 30 directly-managed stores and more than 100 agency stores, covering almost every provincial capital city in China. The store in Wenshufang, because of its…

Hanfu is a traditional Chinese costume and one of China’s 5,000-year cultural symbols. In the last century, Hanfu was once forgotten by Chinese people. However, since the 21st century, through the Hanfu movement, Chinese Hanfu has reappeared in people's vision, and combined with modern design elements, making Hanfu rejuvenate. With the revival of Chinese Hanfu costume, more and more people wear Hanfu and walk on the streets. Maybe one day you will find out, Oh! the beautiful clothes that the women wore were Hanfu clothes. Now through this article, let us take a look at the most popular Hanfu in 2018. 1. Kirin Costume Kirin, a traditional Chinese beast, has a mild temperament. In the legend, Kirin can live for thousands of years. The ancient people believed that when the Kirin appeared, there must be auspiciousness. Therefore, it is often used to describe people with outstanding talent and noble moral character. Kirin Hanfu costume is the best clothes for excellent people. I have a childhood friend who is going to study abroad soon, so I always wanted to send her a special gift. One night I saw the Kirin movie on TV, and the inspiration flashed in my mind. I…

The Hanfu Movement has lasted for more than 10 years. Today hanfu is becoming popular, we could see more and more young people wearing hanfu clothes on the streets of China. Looking at the last decade, many people have mixed opinions about it. So let's take a look at the latest views on the Hanfu Movement in 2021. What is the Hanfu Movement? First of all, we should know that hanfu is the traditional costume of Chinese Han nationality. Since the Qing dynasty, it has been abolished for more than 300 years. With the development of China in the 21st century, the living conditions of the people have been continuously improved. The Han people realize that their traditional clothes should not be forgotten any more and began to revive the traditional Han clothing, this is the origin of the Hanfu movement. It's also part of the revival of traditional Chinese culture. We interviewed people from different regions and collected many opinions through online and offline, sort out these views listed as pros & cons, and neutral. And we also hope to hear your particular opinion on this topic. One should understand that when we discussing the national costume or clothing…

Hanfu vs Qipao, both are excellent representatives of traditional Chinese costumes. Hanfu (汉服), Han national traditional costume. Qipao (旗袍, cheongsam), the women's clothing of the Republican era. Whenever traditional Chinese clothing is mentioned, the cheongsam is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But with the expanding influence of Hanfu, a costume that better represents Chinese history is being preferred by more and more people. What exactly are the differences between the two costumes?   1. Hanfu vs Qipao in Different Origins Origin of Hanfu Ancient hanfu was the traditional clothing and accessory system of the Han Chinese from the time of the Yellow Emperor to the middle of the 17th century AD (late Ming and early Qing dynasties). Tang Dynasty Hanfu Origin of cheongsam Cheongsam was formed in the 1920s and later became the most common women's clothing at that time, being one of the most splendid phenomena and forms in China's long-standing dress culture. The controversy of the origin of cheongsam There are still many controversies about the definition of cheongsam and the time of its production, focusing on the following. 1. It is believed that cheongsam is developed directly from the robe of Qing Dynasty. 2.…