What were the ancient Chinese people doing thousands of years ago? They were working, eating, and having fun. It seems that their lives weren’t all that different from ours today.
In the previous post, we talked about the popular female accessory, the Pibo. In this blog entry, Silk Divas will discuss what the Banbi was, a type of clothing that was trendy in the Tang Dynasty. I. What is Banbi The Banbi is similar to today’s short – sleeved shirt. Read more…
In the previous article, we mentioned that Chang’an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, was a renowned international metropolis at that time. Cultures from various countries collided and merged here, and the people of the Tang Dynasty incorporated various foreign elements into their traditional Chinese clothing. This kind of innovation Read more…
After discussing the trendy outfits of handsome men in the Tang Dynasty, let’s now turn to the styling guide for the ever – changing and fashionable women of that era. The Tang Dynasty in China was a period of great unity. If we were to measure a country’s overall strength Read more…
Ⅰ. Introduction Apart from the round – collared robe, the most frequently seen and versatile fashion item for men in the Tang Dynasty was the Futou. The Futou (幞头) was a soft gauze scarf used to wrap the head. It originated in the Han Dynasty. Since the gauze used for the Futou was Read more…
Ⅰ. Introduction During the Sui and Tang dynasties, China established a sophisticated bureaucratic hierarchy codified into law, featuring a nine-tiered ranking system that governed officials from the imperial court to provincial administrations. This institutionalized hierarchy extended beyond administrative functions, meticulously regulating visible markers of status including ceremonial attire and protocol Read more…
Do you often find yourself struggling with what to wear the next day? Despite having a wardrobe full of clothes, as the seasons change, you just can’t seem to pick the perfect outfit. What if we were to travel back to the Tang Dynasty in China? How did those handsome Read more…
Today, we’re not going to discuss Hanfu. Instead, we’ll talk about the cultural relics from the Hejia Village, which are related to the sources of inspiration for the elements of Hanfu. Hejia Village, as the name suggests, is a village inhabited by a family with the surname He, a common Read more…
Today, we’re not going to discuss Hanfu. Instead, we’ll talk about the cultural relics from the Hejia Village, which are related to the sources of inspiration for the elements of Hanfu. Hejia Village, as the name suggests, is a village inhabited by a family with the surname He, a common Read more…
The term “脂泽粉黛” (makeup) , referring to makeup, first appeared in Han Feizi’s On the Art of Learning (《韩非子· 显学篇》)” over 2200 years ago, indicating that “cosmetic products” were already in use. During the Eastern Zhou period, especially the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, makeup began to gradually Read more…
Yesterday, February 12, 2025, Wednesday, was the Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday also known as Yuanxiao Festival, Shangyuan Festival, Spring Lantern Festival, and Little New Year. It falls on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar. According to ancient lunar calendars, the first month was Read more…