EmpressesinthePalace hanfu

Recommended Hanfu in costume dramas

EmpressesinthePalace hanfu

Hanfu are an integral part of costume dramas. Here are a few common recommendations for hanfu in costume dramas:

The upper jacket is mostly tight and short, and the lower skirt is mostly loose and long. This style of Hanfu is very common in ancient costume dramas, such as 《EmpressesinthePalace》 and 《Startling by Each Step

Deep Clothes: Deep Clothes is a kind of robe-style Hanfu, which is characterized by “being deep”. Its lapel is ankle-length, and the collar, sleeves, lapel, and train are all edged, with no split at the hem. It is often used as a costume for scholar and literati characters in ancient dramas, such as “《Nirvana in Fire》” and “《The Story of Minglan》”.

Curve Train: Curve Train is a special style of Hanfu, characterized by a long and curved lapel that can be wrapped around the waist. The curved train is often used as a costume for female characters in ancient costume dramas, such as “《The Legend of Miyue》” and “《The longest day in Chang’an》”.

Straight Train: Straight train is a simple style of Hanfu, characterized by a straight and short lapel, often paired with wide-sleeved robes. Straight train is often used as a costume for the characters of scholars and soldiers in ancient costume dramas, such as “《Da Ming Wang Chao》” and “《Kang Xi Kingdom》”.

hanfu mamian skirts

Briefly describe the Chinese hanfu, the material used, the cutting process and the wearing characteristics of the mamian skirt

hanfu mamian skirts
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As a unique form of dress, the Mamian skirt in Chinese Hanfu is full of traditional flavor and characteristics in its material, cutting process and wearing characteristics.

Material:

Mamian dresses are mostly made of natural fiber materials such as silk, linen or cotton. These materials are soft and breathable, comfortable to wear, and have good drape and gloss, which can emphasize the elegance and magnificence of the Mamian skirt. At the same time, the materials used in horse-faced dresses also pay attention to color and pattern matching, common colors are red, green, blue, purple and other bright and vivid colors, the pattern includes flowers, birds, insects, geometric patterns, etc., full of artistic and decorative.

Cutting process:

The cutting process of horse-faced dresses is relatively unique and usually adopts a flat cutting method. First, the fabric is cut into shapes, such as skirts and hemlines, according to the figure and size of the wearer. Then, the various parts are combined through pleating, stitching, and other processes to form a complete Mamian skirt. Horse-faced skirts are characterized by their wide hemlines, which show a distinct fan or square shape, a design that not only covers the legs, but also demonstrates a woman’s solemnity and generosity.

Wearing characteristics:

The wearing characteristics of the Mamian skirt are mainly reflected in its elegance and solemnity and sense of hierarchy. Because of the wide hemline of the horse skirt, it can show a solemn and gorgeous temperament when wearing. At the same time, the horse skirt also focuses on matching with the top, usually with a short top, forming a short top and long bottom wearing effect, which can highlight the curves of the female body, but also to show the overall harmony and beauty. In addition, the wearing of the horse face skirt also pays attention to the matching of accessories, such as headdresses, belts, etc., which not only add to the overall look of the magnificent sense, but also highlight the identity and status of the wearer.

Overall, the mamian skirt in Chinese Hanfu shows the flavor of traditional culture and the elegant temperament of women with its unique material, cutting process and wearing characteristics. It is not only an important carrier of traditional culture, but also one of the examples of modern fashion combined with traditional elements.

hanfu aoqun

Brief description of the Chinese Hanfu, the jacket and skirt of the material, cutting technology and wearing characteristics

hanfu aoqun

As a typical form of traditional women’s clothing, the zori skirt in Chinese hanfu is full of unique flavor and cultural connotations in its material, cutting process and wearing characteristics.
Material:
The materials used for the zori skirt are mainly silk , linen and cotton. Silk hanfu is favored because of its softness, smoothness and brilliant color, which can highlight the elegance and nobility of the jacket. Hemp is breathable and suitable for summer wear. Cotton, on the other hand, is soft and comfortable, and is often used in winter or for dresses that need to be kept warm. In addition, various patterns of weaving, embroidery and other decorative techniques are used to add beauty and artistic value to the zori.
Cutting:
The cutting process of zori skirts is relatively complicated, and usually uses a combination of flat cutting and three-dimensional cutting. First, the fabric is cut into shapes according to the wearer’s figure and size, such as the bodice and sleeves of a blouse and the skirt of a dress. Then, the parts are put together through sewing, pleating, and other processes to form a complete jacket-skirt. Pleating is an important part of zori skirt making, and it makes the skirt fluffier and more layered.
Wearing characteristics:
The wearing characteristics of a zori skirt are mainly in its layering and looseness. Generally speaking, the zori skirt consists of a blouse and a skirt, with the blouse being tightly fitted to emphasize the curves of the wearer’s body, while the skirt is relatively loose to cover the legs, making it dignified and generous. In addition, the wearer of the jacket and skirt also pays attention to the matching of accessories, such as headdresses, belts, jade pendants, etc. These accessories not only add a sense of magnificence to the overall look, but also show the identity and status of the wearer.
Overall, the Chinese hanfu jacket and skirt, with its unique material, cutting process and wearing characteristics, shows the flavor of traditional culture and women’s elegant temperament. It is not only an important carrier of traditional culture, but also one of the examples of modern fashion combined with traditional elements.

hanfu ruqun

Brief description of Chinese Hanfu, Ruqun, the material used as well as the cutting process and wearing characteristics

hanfu ruqun

As an important part of traditional culture, Chinese hanfu, especially Ruqun, is full of deep cultural connotation and unique aesthetic value in its material, cutting process and wearing characteristics.

Material used:

Silk: The most commonly used material for hanfu is silk, because it is soft, smooth, breathable and has good draping properties, which can emphasize the elegance and flow of hanfu. There are many kinds of silk, such as damask, Luo, silk, satin, etc. Different kinds of silk are different in texture, luster and feel.

Hemp: Hemp is also one of the commonly used materials for hanfu, especially for summer clothing. Hemp cloth is breathable, cool and comfortable, which is in line with the ancient people’s pursuit of natural, simple life concept.

Cotton: Cotton is also used in hanfu production, especially in winter or in garments that need to keep warm. Cotton is soft, warm and suitable for making thick hanfu.

Cutting process:

Plane Cut ting: The cutting process of hanfu is based on plane cutting, i.e. drawing the shape of the garment directly on the fabric and then cutting along the lines. This way of cutting retains the integrity of the fabric, making the hanfu fit the body and show smooth lines when worn.

Lapel design: One of the main features of hanfu is the lapel design, which means that the front lapel is divided into left and right parts, which are connected by buttons or ties. This design not only conforms to the aesthetic concepts of ancient people, but also facilitates wearing and taking off and adjusting the tightness.

Wide robe and big sleeves: Another distinctive feature of Hanfu is the wide robe and big sleeves, i.e., the robe is loose and the sleeves are wide. This design is not only able to adapt to people of different body types to wear, but also able to show a dignified and generous temperament.

Wearing characteristics:

Layers: hanfus pay attention to the sense of hierarchy when wearing, usually from top to bottom in order of clothing, clothing, skirts and other parts. This layered design not only enriches the visual effect of clothing, but also adapts to different occasions and climates.

Accessories: hanfu is often worn with a variety of accessories, such as headdresses, belts, jade pendants, etc. These accessories not only add to the costume, but also make it more comfortable for different occasions and climates. These accessories not only add a sense of splendor to the clothing, but also highlight the identity and status of the wearer.

Attention to et iquette: hanfu as an important part of traditional culture, its wear also has a certain etiquette. In specific occasions and ceremonies, hanfu wear need to follow certain norms and etiquette requirements, in order to reflect the respect for traditional culture and heritage.

In conclusion, the material, cutting process and wearing characteristics of Chinese hanfu reflect the aesthetic concepts and lifestyles of ancient people, and also provide us with a valuable carrier for understanding and passing on traditional culture.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin – Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

The program “Nian Jin” at the 2024 CCTV Spring Festival Gala showcased the beauty of traditional Hanfu from various dynasties to billions of viewers. Among them, the exquisite patterns connected the vision of a prosperous new year and allowed more people to understand the essence of traditional Hanfu, which is supported by classical patterns and traditional fabrics. From the grandeur of the Warring States period to the elegance of the Ming Dynasty, this stage performance passed down the beauty of China’s thousands of years.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

Liu Tao, Liu Shishi, Li Qin, and Guan Xiaotong led the singing of “Nian Jin”, and they represented the splendor of the Han, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, HANTIME will share the highlights in detail with us.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

Liu Tao’s outfit consists of a Zhiju robe and a Gui Yi, with yellow as the main color, representing a solemn and grand emotional meaning. The pattern combines the patterns of the Chinese flowering crabapple and clouds, with a cape made of swallowtail gauze.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs 2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

The hem of the robe is made of Changle Mingguang brocade, a Han dynasty brocade discovered in Loulan, Xinjiang. The pattern mainly features animal motifs, with the words “Changle Mingguang” symbolizing auspiciousness, intricately woven with rich colors.

The hairstyle is a hanging bun, exuding a graceful and elegant temperament, beloved by women of the Eastern Han Dynasty. The hair accessory is a restored version of the Eastern Han Dynasty gold hairpin, noble and lively.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

Liu Shishi’s attire is a Tang-style Shanqun, with Chinese red as the main color. The border is adorned with the phoenix and bird patterns, while the body of the garment features Dunhuang floral patterns, reflecting the late Tang Dynasty style.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

The Huadian falls between the eyebrows, the vermilion lips illuminate the jade face. The elaborate hairpins and hair combs, and the hairstyle of the Tang Dynasty’s clustered bun with a flower hairpin on the forehead, constitute a set of festive attire worn by Tang Dynasty women, drawing inspiration from the attire of the donors in Dunhuang grottoes, reflecting great magnificence.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

The prototypes of the floral hairpins come from the China National Museum and the Shaanxi History Museum, showcasing the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

Li Qin’s attire is a Song-style Beizi and skirt in lotus root color, adorned with embroidered floral patterns. The Song Dynasty patterns often feature peonies, peonies, lotus flowers, and other decorations, displaying a delicate, elegant, and gentle appearance.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

She wears a golden round crown on her head, a common hair accessory for Song Dynasty women. The makeup follows the unique pearl makeup of the Song Dynasty, fully showcasing the charm of the Song Dynasty.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

The skirt is decorated with camellia and Ruyi patterns, symbolizing auspiciousness and elegance throughout the year.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

Guan Xiaotong’s attire is a mid-Ming Dynasty-style jacket and skirt with a vertical collar. The clothing is adorned with butterfly patterns and “everything goes well” patterns. The shoulder seams are delicately outlined, showcasing the sophistication and elegance of Ming Dynasty attire.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

The hairstyle is inspired by the hairstyles in the paintings of landscapes and figures, with a slight hint of the goose tail style. The hair accessory combines butterflies and flowers in a fusion of new Chinese style, highlighting the youthfulness of the outfit. The makeup follows the transparent style of the Ming Dynasty.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

The base pattern of the Mamian skirt is a Ming Dynasty “five lakes and four seas” pattern, symbolizing harmony in all directions with five gourds and four seas conch shells. The skirt hem features patterns of “bumper harvest” composed of ears of grain, bees, and palace lanterns, as well as patterns of women appreciating lanterns, which are suitable for the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

2024 Spring Festival Gala Highlight: Nian Jin - Traditional Hanfu and Ornate Designs

Using the splendor of brocade to symbolize the beauty of the year is the best wish of a country with a glorious history. Which hanfu do you like the most?

Hanfu Inheritance and innovation

Inheritance and innovation – the future development direction of Hanfu manufacturing industry

Hanfu Inheritance and innovation

The future direction of the development of Chinese dress manufacturing industry needs to take into account the inheritance and innovation.

 

First of all, the Hanfu manufacturing industry needs to continue to adhere to the inheritance of traditional culture. As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, hanfu carries rich historical and cultural connotations. In the future, the hanfu manufacturing industry needs to study and inherit the traditional production techniques and crafts of hanfu in greater depth, focusing on the selection of traditional fabrics and embroidery of traditional patterns, in order to maintain the traditional characteristics and cultural connotations of hanfu.

 

At the same time, the hanfu manufacturing industry also needs to constantly innovate and adapt to the changes in market demand. With the constant change of consumer demand and the renewal of fashion trends, the hanfu manufacturing industry needs to follow the trend, innovate, combine modern aesthetics and fashion elements, and create hanfu styles and styles that are more in line with the needs of modern consumers. For example, modern science and technology can be applied to the production of Chinese dress, develop more intelligent, automated production equipment and processes, improve production efficiency and product quality.

 

In addition, the Hanfu manufacturing industry also needs to strengthen brand building and cross-border cooperation. Brand is a guarantee of quality and consumer trust, the future of Chinese dress manufacturing industry needs to build their own brand, establish a good brand image and market reputation. At the same time, the Chinese dress manufacturing industry can also actively seek cross-border cooperation with other industries, such as film and television, games, cultural and creative industries, and jointly promote the dissemination and development of Chinese dress culture.

 

Finally, the Chinese hanfu dress manufacturing industry also needs to strengthen market research and marketing strategy development. Through in-depth understanding of market demand and consumer psychology, to develop a more accurate and effective marketing strategy and promotion means to improve consumer willingness to buy and recognition of the product.

 

In summary, the future direction of the development of Chinese dress manufacturing industry needs to take into account the inheritance and innovation, through continuous exploration and innovation, to promote the inheritance and development of Chinese dress culture.

The application of modern technology in the manufacture of Hanfu

The application of modern technology in the manufacture of Hanfu

The application of modern technology in the manufacture of Hanfu

Modern technology has a wide range of applications in hanfu manufacturing, from material selection, cutting, sewing to design. The following are some of the applications of modern technology in hanfu manufacturing:

Digital technology: Digital technology is widely used in Chinese dress manufacturing, including CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing). These technologies can greatly improve the design efficiency and manufacturing accuracy, shorten the product development cycle, and also realize personalized custom production.

3D printing technology: 3D printing technology has also been applied in the manufacturing of hanfu, which can be used to produce complex shapes and structures. Through 3D printing technology, models or prototypes can be made quickly and accurately, reducing the tedious process and time cost of traditional handmade production.

Automated production lines: Automated production lines can improve production efficiency and reduce labor costs. In hanfu manufacturing, automated production line can complete cutting, sewing, inspection and other links to realize large-scale and rapid production.

Intelligent manufacturing system: Intelligent manufacturing system can realize intelligentization and informatization of the production process, improve production efficiency and product quality. In the manufacturing of Chinese dress, the intelligent manufacturing system can monitor the production data in real time, control and adjust the production process, and realize refined production.

New materials: new materials such as functional fabrics and smart fibers are also used in the manufacturing of Chinese dress. These new materials have good performance and texture, which can meet different scenes and needs, and improve the functionality and comfort of Hanfu.

Virtual Reality Technology: Virtual reality technology can simulate real scenes and help designers and consumers better understand and choose products. In hanfu manufacturing, virtual reality technology can be used to show product effects, try on experience, etc., to improve the accuracy and satisfaction of consumers’ purchasing decisions.

Overall, modern technology has a wide range of applications in hanfu manufacturing, which can improve production efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality and consumer experience. In the future, with the continuous development of science and technology, the application of modern technology in the manufacturing of Chinese dress will be more in-depth and extensive.

The market and industry development status of Hanfu

The market and industry development status of Hanfu

The market and industry development status of Hanfu

The current situation of Hanfu market and industry development presents the following characteristics:

 

Market demand is expanding: with people’s concern and love for traditional culture, more and more people are interested in Chinese dress, and the demand increases.

The industry chain is gradually perfected: the development of Hanfu market and industry makes the links from design, production, sales to promotion gradually form a complete industry chain, and the cooperation between each link is getting closer and closer.

Fierce brand competition: with the continuous development of the Chinese dress market, more and more brands have joined the industry, and the competition is getting more and more intense. Competition between brands is not only reflected in product quality, but also in brand culture, marketing strategy and other aspects.

Online sales channels dominate: Currently, Hanfu is mainly sold through online sales channels, such as Taobao, Jingdong and other e-commerce platforms. These platforms provide a convenient way for the promotion and sale of Chinese dress, and have become an important driving force for the development of Chinese dress market and industry.

Gradual rise of customized services: With the increase of consumers’ demand for personalization, customized services have gradually become a new trend in the hanfu market. Consumers can customize their own hanfu according to their own needs and preferences to meet their own body shape and needs.

Increased cross-border cooperation: The development of Chinese dress market and industry has attracted more and more cross-border cooperation, such as cooperation with games, film and television, cultural and creative industries, to jointly promote the dissemination and development of Chinese dress culture.

Regulations need to be strengthened: With the continuous development of the Chinese dress market, the relevant regulations also need to be strengthened and improved. In the future, we need to strengthen the regulation and management of the Chinese dress market to promote the healthy and orderly development of Chinese dress market and industry.

In general, the Chinese hanfu dress market and industry development status quo shows vigorous vitality, but still need to continue to strengthen the regulation and management, to promote the healthy and orderly development of the industry.

Materials and Characteristics of Hanfu

Material Selection and Characteristics of Hanfu

Materials and Characteristics of Hanfu

The selection and characteristics of the material of hanfu is an important link in the production of hanfu, which is not only related to the quality and durability of hanfu, but also plays a decisive role in its appearance and comfort. The following are some common hanfu materials and their characteristics:

 

Silk: Silk is one of the most common materials used in hanfu, which is characterized by high luster, soft texture and good air permeability. There are many kinds of silk, common damask, silk, satin, image and so on, different kinds of silk in the texture, texture and use are also different.

Hemp cloth: Hemp cloth is another important material in the production of hanfu, which is characterized by good moisture absorption, good air permeability and strong abrasion resistance. The rough texture of hemp cloth gives people a natural and simple feeling, which is suitable for making casual and summer hanfu.

Cotton: Cotton is a more common material used in the making of hanfu, which is characterized by soft and comfortable, good moisture absorption, and strong warmth. The color and texture of cotton is also rich and diverse, suitable for making hanfu of various styles and seasons.

Chemical fiber: chemical fiber is one of the commonly used materials in the production of modern hanfu, it has bright colors, soft texture, not easy to deform and other characteristics. There are many kinds of chemical fiber materials, and different kinds of chemical fibers are different in performance and use.

Woolen material: woolen material is one of the commonly used materials in winter hanfu, it has the characteristics of good warmth, soft texture, windproof and waterproof. There are many varieties of wool, such as wool, rabbit hair, camel hair, etc. Different kinds of wool also differ in performance and price.

In general, the choice of materials and characteristics of hanfu need to be determined according to the specific style and use. When choosing materials, not only its appearance and performance should be considered, but also its cultural significance and historical background, in order to ensure that the chosen materials can perfectly reflect the cultural connotation and characteristics of hanfu.

Sewing techniques and details of Hanfu

Sewing techniques and details of Hanfu

Sewing techniques and details of Hanfu

Sewing techniques and detailing of hanfu are key aspects of hanfu making, and they determine the quality and beauty of hanfu. The following are some common sewing techniques and details:

 

Cutting: Cutting is the first step of making hanfu, you need to cut the fabric into the right shape and size according to the design drawings. When cutting, pay attention to the texture and pattern of the fabric to ensure that the fabric is cut neatly and beautifully.

Splicing: hanfu production often need to be spliced, that is, different colors or different materials of fabrics are spliced together. When splicing, you need to pay attention to the alignment and articulation of the fabrics to ensure that the effect of splicing is smooth and beautiful.

Sewing: Sewing is the process of stitching the cut fabrics together. When sewing, choose the right thread and stitch to ensure the strength and density of the stitching. At the same time, pay attention to the texture and pattern of the fabric to avoid misalignment or distortion.

Locking edge: locking edge is a treatment to prevent the edge of the fabric from falling apart or buckling. When locking the edges, it is necessary to use threads and sewing machines that match the fabric to ensure that the edges are flat and beautiful.

Buttoning: When making hanfu, it is often necessary to pin various buttons, buttons and other decorations. When pinning buttons, you should choose the threads and pins that match the buttons to ensure the firmness and beauty of the pinned buttons.

Ironing: Ironing is an important process in the production of hanfu, which can make the hanfu flatter and smoother. When ironing, you should use the appropriate iron and temperature to avoid damage to the hanfu or ironing yellow and other problems.

Decoration: In the production of hanfu, it is often necessary to carry out some decorative processing, such as embroidery, edging and so on. These decorative treatments can increase the splendor and artistry of the hanfu and enhance its beauty.

In general, the sewing skills and details of hanfu need to focus on the aspects of smoothness, firmness and beauty. Through exquisite skills and careful processing, we can produce high-quality, high-level hanfu, showing its unique cultural connotation and artistic charm.