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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...

15 July 2023

In ancient times, there was a kind of “knife”, which could neither be used for cutting vegetables nor for self-defense,...

9 July 2023

What does a traditional Chinese fan look like? Although they are no longer available in material form, according to Mr....

6 June 2023

Zi Mu Kou (Chinese: 子母扣 ; pinyin: zǐ mǔ kòu), is a common accessory in Ming dynasty hanfu. Zi Mu...

29 March 2023

Bijia (Chinese: 比甲 ; pinyin: bǐ jiǎ) is a sleeveless and collarless vest that is split into both sides. Bijia...

25 September 2022

Ruqun (Chinese: 襦裙 ; pinyin: rú qún) is a set of Hanfu consisting of a short jacket usually called ru...

16 September 2022