How Did Ancient Chinese Wash Their Hair?
In ancient times, washing hair was called “Mu 沐” and bathing was called “Yu 浴”. It was very troublesome for...
11 November 2023
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Ancient Chinese People Suffer Hair Loss
Did the ancients have trouble with baldness? Just like modern people, ancient people also suffered from hair loss. In addition...
4 November 2023
Wu Sha Mao 乌纱帽, Ancient Chinese Black Gauze Hat
What is Wu Sha Mao? Why is losing an official position called losing Wu Sha Mao? Wu Sha Mao (乌纱帽;...
28 October 2023
Ying Luo 璎珞, Ring-Shaped Necklace
When you wear Hanfu, you want to wear beautiful Hanfu accessories. Needless to say, there is no need to talk...
21 October 2023
Ancient Chinese Earrings: Er Jue, Er Huan, Er Zhui, Er Dang, Er Zhu
What kind of earrings did women wear in ancient times? In ancient China, earrings not only served as decoration but...
14 October 2023
Ancient China Headwear, Fujin 幅巾
Fujin (幅巾 ; fú jīn), refers to a whole silk scarf used to tie the head. After the Song dynasty,...
7 October 2023
History Of Jiaoling Youren 交领右衽
Jiaoling Youren collar is one of the most prominent features of Hanfu. Jiaoling Youren (交领右衽, cross-collar-and-right-wrapped, the left lapel covers...
30 September 2023
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节快乐)
又是一年秋风起，又是一年中秋到！愿我们的生活如月饼那样甜美芳香，幸福生活久远绵长！ The autumn wind blows again, and the Mid-Autumn Festival arrives again! May our lives be as sweet and fragrant...
29 September 2023
Song Dynasty Men Flower Hairpin
Men in the Song dynasty had flower hairpins on their heads? Flower hairpins refer to wearing flowers on the hair...
23 September 2023
Mamianqun 马面裙, Ming & Qing Dynasties Horse Face Skirt
Why is the Mamianqun (马面裙 ; mǎ miàn qún) called Horse Face Skirt? Is it because it looks like a...
16 September 2023