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Da Mao 大帽, Ming Dynasty Big Hat Da Mao (大帽 ; dà mào) or big hat was one of the important hats for men in the Ming dynasty and also gave influenced the surrounding regions and people. Da Mao can often be found in Ming dynasty portraits. But hats with this shape existed before the Ming dynasty, inherited from the Song, Yuan, […] https://www.ivoci.com/3722

Ancient China Gentleman Token of Love Ancient China Gentleman Token of Love Many living utensils of the ancients were carved from jade, but only jade pendants could be worn on the body. Yu Pei 玉佩 (Jade Pendant) Yu Pei refers to exquisite jade worn by ancient Chinese. The ancient people’s love for Yu Pei is not because of the preciousness of […] https://www.ivoci.com/3713

Huasheng 华胜 花胜, Flower-Shaped Women’s Accessories When wearing Hanfu, you will also wear some beautiful Hanfu accessories, right? There are many kinds of Hanfu accessories, have you ever heard of “Huasheng”? Huasheng (华胜 ; huá shèng) or (花胜 ; huā shèng) is a type of flower-shaped women’s accessory, usually made into flower and plant shapes, and can be worn in a […] https://www.ivoci.com/3703

Yu Pei 玉佩 (Jade Pendant), Chinese Jade Accessory We often see Yu Pei (Chinese: 玉佩 ; pinyin: yù pèi) or Jade Pendant in historical and costume films/dramas. Why is Yu Pei always around while gold or copper pendants are rarely heard of? Jade has a special position in the history of Chinese civilization and symbolizes the subtle characteristics of human nature. With the […] https://www.ivoci.com/3692

Tongtian Guan 通天冠, Ancient China Emperor’s Crown Tongtian Guan 通天冠, Ancient China Emperor’s Crown Tongtian Guan (通天冠 ; tōng tiān guān), also known as Gaoshan Guan (高山冠 ; gāo shān guān) is one of the crowns of the ancient Han Chinese. Tongtian Guan was the original design of Qin Shihuang, and it has become a common hat for emperors since then (except […] https://www.ivoci.com/3685

Bian Mian 便面, Ancient Chinese Women Go Out With A “Knife”? Bian Mian 便面, Ancient Chinese Women Go Out With A “Knife”? In ancient times, there was a kind of “knife”, which could neither be used for cutting vegetables nor for self-defense, but it was a necessary item when going out. Bian Mian (便面 ; biàn miàn), also known as Dao Shan (刀扇 ; dāo shàn) […] https://www.ivoci.com/3678

Exploring The Traditional Chinese Makeup The history of Chinese women’s makeup is very long. After the change of dynasty, traditional Chinese makeup changed with the times, reflecting the changing customs and thoughts of each era. Ancient China traditional makeup Throughout the ages, women have had various methods to beautify themselves. Compared with modern, ancient women were more conservative and implicit, […] https://www.ivoci.com/3668

Duo Ma Ji 堕马髻, Ancient China Fallen Horse Hairstyle Duo Ma Ji 堕马髻, Ancient China Fallen Horse Hairstyle Duo Ma Ji (堕马髻 ; duò mǎ jì), also known as Zhui Ma Ji (坠马髻 ; zhuì mǎ jì). Duo Ma Ji is a popular hairstyle for women in the Wei and Jin periods in China. Duo Ma Ji has slightly changed from generation to generation, […] https://www.ivoci.com/3662

History, Material & Use of Panbo 襻膊 攀膊 Panbo (襻膊 ; pàn bó) / (攀膊 ; pān bó) is a long piece of cloth tied over the sleeves for convenience in work. Bisheng (臂绳 ; bì shéng) translates directly to “arm rope”. Bisheng is another way to call Panbo. Fubo (缚膊 ; fù bó) directly translates to “bound”. Fubo is another way to […] https://www.ivoci.com/3652

Simple No Wig Hanfu Hairstyle Tutorial Simple No Wig Hanfu Hairstyle Tutorial How to make a simple Hanfu hairstyle in just five steps. Simple, no wig needed, perfect for girls who get up late and don’t have time to make up. Remember to save this video so you don’t forget how to tie it. Let’s try it out! https://www.ivoci.com/3641

History & Materials of Wigs in Ancient China Ancient hairstyles are more complicated than modern hairstyles. In ancient times, not only did women have to tie their hair and comb it into various buns, but men also had long hair. However, the amount of hair for each person is different, so this makes it easier for some people to comb their hair, while […] https://www.ivoci.com/3629

Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 Illustration 端午安康 Wish you peace and health at Dragon Boat Festival https://www.ivoci.com/3623

Shubi 梳篦, Traditional Chinese Comb & Hair Accessories Shubi 梳篦, Traditional Chinese Comb & Hair Accessories Shubi (梳篦 ; shū bì), also known as Zhi (栉 ; zhì), are hairdressing tools. It is one of the eight hair accessories in ancient China, and it is also an ancient Chinese traditional handicraft. Shu and Bi can be made of bone, wood, bamboo, horn, ivory, […] https://www.ivoci.com/3618

Wei Jin Periods Hanfu & The Different With Wei Jin Style When you search for Hanfu, you will often come across “Wei Jin style”. Is the Wei Jin style clothing with the Wei and Jin periods Hanfu the same or different? If different, what’s the difference? First of all, what you need to know is that the Wei Jin style is not the Hanfu of the […] https://www.ivoci.com/3604

Tuan Shan 团扇, Moon-Shaped Chinese Fan Tuan Shan 团扇, Moon-Shaped Chinese Fan Tuan Shan (Chinese: 团扇 ; pinyin: tuán shàn), also known as Gong Shan (宫扇) and Wan Shan (纨扇), originated in China. Tuan Shan is a round fan with a handle, it is named for its left-right symmetry like a full moon. Tuan Shan was very popular in the Tang […] https://www.ivoci.com/3597

Types of Hanfu Skirts & Their Differences Have you ever thought about collecting Hanfu in all shapes and styles from all dynasties? But besides collecting them, we also have to know how to differentiate them. Let’s start with the Hanfu skirt. Here I will summarize several types of Hanfu skirts and their characteristics. Hanfu skirts are usually made of one or two […] https://www.ivoci.com/3581

Ancient Chinese Hairstyle Tutorial: Jing Hu Ji 惊鹄髻 Ancient Chinese Hairstyle Tutorial: Jing Hu Ji 惊鹄髻 Sometimes animals can inspire hairstyles, like Jing Hu Ji (Chinese: 惊鹄髻 ; pinyin: jīng hú jì). Jing Hu Ji is one of the hairstyles for women in ancient China. Jing Hu Ji has been around since the Wei and Jin periods. The bun is shaped like two […] https://www.ivoci.com/3574

History & Use of Traditional Chinese Fan What does a traditional Chinese fan look like? Although they are no longer available in material form, according to Mr. Shen Congwen’s speculation, traditional Chinese fans were used no later than after the appearance of pottery in the Neolithic period. Pre Qin dynasty In ancient times, humans picked plant leaves or bird feathers and processed […] https://www.ivoci.com/3559

Da Li Si 大理寺, Ancient China Court of Judicature and Revision Da Li Si 大理寺, Ancient China Court of Judicature and Revision Those who watch costume/historical dramas often find that there is such a department in the drama: Da Li Si (Dali Temple). Is Da Li Si a temple in Dali? Then why are temples able to handle cases? And why is it called Da Li […] https://www.ivoci.com/3551

Fujin 幅巾, Ancient China Scholars Headgear Fujin (Chinese: 幅巾 ; pinyin: fú jīn), also known as Jinze (巾帻 ; jīn zé) or Patou (帕头 ; pà tóu), is a type of guanmao 冠帽 (headgear) made of usually black (silk) cloth and used to tie the head. Fujin is one of the popular headgear used by scholars of the Song and Ming […] https://www.ivoci.com/3540

Jin Bu 禁步, Hanfu Accessory Jin Bu 禁步, Hanfu Accessory What is Jin Bu? Jin Bu (Chinese: 禁步 ; pinyin: jìn bù), directly translated as “walking ban” or “step ban”, is an ancient accessory that often matches with Hanfu. Jade pendants of various shapes are threaded into a string and tied around the waist with colored threads, originally used to […] https://www.ivoci.com/3533

Different Types of Chinese Knots & Their Characteristics Different Types of Chinese Knots & Their Characteristics Chinese knot was originally made of sewing and knotting in the Paleolithic Age, then extended to the rites and records of the Han dynasty, and then evolved into today’s decorative craft. Chinese knot represents unity, happiness, and safety. There are many basic knotting methods in Chinese knots, […] https://www.ivoci.com/3525

Die Xie Dai 蹀躞带, Ancient Belt To Hang Small Items Die Xie Dai 蹀躞带, Ancient Belt To Hang Small Items Die Xie Dai (Chinese: 蹀躞带 ; pinyin: dié xiè dài) is a multifunctional belt. Die Xie Dai first appeared in the Warring States period, during the Wei and Jin dynasties, the northern Hu (barbarian) knights introduced it to the Central Plains, and in the Tang […] https://www.ivoci.com/3517

Huadian 花钿, Women’s Hanfu Makeup The red pattern on the ancient women’s forehead was called “Huadian (Chinese: 花钿 ; pinyin: huā diàn)”. Huadian is a special accessory for women’s makeup. There are three colors: red, green, and yellow, and red is the most popular. The origin of Huadian can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the […] https://www.ivoci.com/3501

Xiehong 斜红, Ancient China Scars Makeup Xiehong 斜红, Ancient China Scars Makeup This is not a wound, she is painting an ancient makeup – Xiehong. Xiehong (Chinese: 斜红 ; pinyin: xié hóng) is a special facial makeup in ancient China, drawn on either side of a woman’s eye corner. After the Tang dynasty, the shapes of Xiehong became more diverse. There […] https://www.ivoci.com/3492

Traditional Chinese Huadian 花钿 Makeup Traditional Chinese Huadian 花钿 Makeup Huadian (Chinese: 花钿 ; pinyin: huā diàn) is a kind of flower decoration on women’s faces in ancient times. There are three colors, red, green, and yellow, and red is the most popular. Huadian is a facial make-up that was popular in the Sui and Tang dynasties. In addition to […] https://www.ivoci.com/3483

Fang Xin Qu Ling 方心曲领, Song Dynasty Round White Collar The official uniforms of the various dynasties are different, and each has its style. We often find in dramas/films set in the Song dynasty, when officials go to court, they wear some sort of white collar around their necks. Some people were confused after seeing it. Why do they wear things like that? Is that […] https://www.ivoci.com/3469

Ming Dynasty Female Hairstyles Ming dynasty women’s hairstyles originally kept the style of the Song and Yuan dynasties and put their hair in a bun, but the bun was not as high as before. After the reign of the Jiajing Emperor, the hairstyles of Ming dynasty women began to change a lot. During Longqing Emperor’s reign, many women liked […] https://www.ivoci.com/3455

Wangjin 网巾, Ming Dynasty Net Headwear Wangjin 网巾, Ming Dynasty Net Headwear Wangjin (Chinese: 网巾 ; pinyin: wǎng jīn) is a net headwear worn by adult males to wrap their hair, and Wangjin is one of the symbols of the Ming dynasty costume and headwear system. Wangjin is usually made of silk net, has a kind of small rings (called Guanzi) […] https://www.ivoci.com/3443

Chinese Knot 中国结, Chinese Handcraft & Art Chinese knot (Chinese: 中国结 ; pinyin: zhōng guó jié) is a decorative handcraft that began as a form of Chinese folk art in the Tang and Song dynasties in China. Chinese knot / Zhong Guo Jie is also known as Lao Zi (Chinese: 络子 ; pinyin: lào zi) in ancient times. The Chinese knot is […] https://www.ivoci.com/3433