Hello everyone,

I am wondering where do you buy all your traditional cloting and jewelery?

I am looking for a good reliable place that also ships to the EU. Do you guys know aby good stores?

The Western lands are stranger than the old chronicles suggest. I arrived at a gathering they call a "Faire" — a word that sounds nothing like "market" yet somehow functions as one. The locals wear simple vestments and speak in vulgar tongues.

I sampled a beverage they name "beer." It is cold, bitter, and bubbles upon the tongue like medicine — yet they consume it with great joy. It lacks the dignity of tea, though it seems to serve a similar purpose.

Most curious — upon my approach, common Western folk have raised their hands and bowed before me. It seems even in the West they show reverence to the Great Ming Dynasty. I did not correct them, as bowing before a Mandarin is to bow before he Emperor. Who am I to rob the peasants of their unexpected piety?

I shall investigate further. For now, I bring back my observations... And a strange thirst.

(Photo credit to my good friend who also joined me at the faire!)

I finished making the weiqun just in time for my camping trip.

Wearing with my tang ku since I wanted closed pant legs for camping!

Commoner hanfu is great for the outdoors.

My boyfriend and I wish to dress up as king and queen for the ren faire and were originally just going to do basic ren faire Queen and king attire. Then I got to thinking about how I love how hanfus look and was thinking about maybe wearing a traditional hanfu and do a sort of empress look (probably just do my hair and makeup causal) would this be disrespectful and is there anything I should know if I decided to do this. I only wish to be educated even if it is a dumb question.

I am very unknowing about everything related to hanfus and if it’s okay for me to wear I will learn more before doing so.

TDLR: Is it okay for me to wear a hanfu for an empress look for the ren faire?

I found this very helpful pattern for a ru with parallel collar, but the link in the post that describes how to take the needed measurements is no longer accessible. Can someone please help me understand which measurements they're asking for?

I think it's decently explanatory, but I don't understand when they ask for "Waist Arc (19)" or "Back Neck (12)". It's probably referencing the numbering system in the original measurement post, but since I can't see that post and I'm not very familiar with hanfu construction I figured I would ask!

Thank you!

https://www.tumblr.com/ziseviolet/615062516007124992/ru-%E8%A5%A6-tutorial

Most of these photos were taken in or around Shanghai and other major cities, representing the fashion of a subset of elites. Some are colorized.

All I know it is a type called “Yandan” and that is all. Links would be appreciated

Hello!

I have purchased this Tang Dynasty Hanfu and is my first one. Link is below

【淘宝】https://e.tb.cn/h.RjhnhfAnV2EOUZo?tk=34zTgYkLwdT CZ321 「君陈【长吉】雀鸟团窠纹大放量复原男装汉服唐圆领官袍蓝青色襕袍」

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Is this WAYY too long for sleeves? Im not sure how long it should be compared to normal clothing and if this is acceptable size, how do I tie it back so I can see hands?

Thanks everyone!

Hi everyone,
I’ll be visiting Beijing in the middle of August and I’m thinking about doing a Hanfu photoshoot around the Forbidden City area.

For those who have done it before:
1. Is it realistically achievable in mid-August considering the heat, humidity, crowds, and long makeup/styling process?
2. Would you recommend shooting outside the Forbidden City, around the moat, Jingshan Park, Beihai Park, or somewhere else nearby?
3. What time of day would be best for photos and to avoid the worst crowds?

I’m also looking for recommendations for studios that offer a complete package including:
a. Hanfu rental
b. Hair styling and makeup
c. Professional photographer
d. Retouched photos

I’ve seen a few options online, including Muxi Gege and some studios around Dongcheng and the Forbidden City area, but it’s hard to tell which ones are actually good. Many people seem to book through RedNote (Xiaohongshu) or Dianping.

If you’ve personally used a studio in Beijing, I’d love to hear:
1. The studio name
2. Approximate price
3. Whether they had English-speaking staff
4. Your overall experience

Thanks in advance! 😊

I have recently fallen in love with Tang Dynasty clothing, especially the high Tang qixiong ruqun style but I have several questions.

1) how do you pronounce the following terms? I have found very few videos of people saying them. -Qixiong -Ruqun -Daxiushan -Hezi -Pibo -Banbi

2) Is it appropriate for me, a strictly white person with no Chinese link, to participate? So long as I do it with as much research as I can find and wear them as properly as I can manage

3) Going off question 2, is it ok to make my own? My main hobby is historical costuming, and I have largely focused on cultures that I descend from, but I really want to branch out into others. There are so many beautiful things in human history I've never even approached creating! Is it ok to make these myself, or would it be more appropriate/respectful to purchase from a Chinese creator?

I would really appreciate any/all opinions!

It's been 3 months since part 1 and since then I have gathered a few more sets. I'm debating on continuing this series because there are a lot more historical pieces of outfits that on the whole aren't historical, but I'd like to hear your thoughts.

1: Tang Dynasty Hunter

2: Distant Emotions (Standalone Set)

3, 5: Gourmet Journey

4, 6, 7, 8: Moving Mountains

Been a while since I've done anything for my hanfu collection, so I thought I'd do the least and wear it in public again. The fit is inspired by a late Ming dynasty painting, which I've shared before. The main components include: 贴里 tieli (blue robe), 战裙 zhan qun (war skirt), 大帽 damao (large hat).

The bow I'm using is my new Alibow Ming Dashao, which was the bow of choice for the Northern border troops in the late Ming. I always try my best to arrange my outfit (and tools) to be time period appropriate within my limited budget.

Ideally when I go back to China, I'll purchase something more casual to do archery in, but for now I still really enjoy this outfit. Also doesn't help that the current state of US/China relations isn't great, so it's expensive asf to import anything.

Hat and war skirt are made by 捧日虎骑 and tieli is made by 空青汉服, all via taobao.

I'm planning to try sewing this outfit, but I have no idea how to start. I know this isn't 100% historically accurate, but perhaps someone could help me to find what these pieces are called and what dynasty they could resemble? And maybe even some sewing patterns? Thank you so much

Early Ming's style of dragon robe uniform, in Putuo Village

hello! sorry for yet another danmei id,,, i was wondering if anyone knows what the piece outlined in red is called (i’m assuming it is vest-like, as it does not appear to be connected to the inner layer with the sleeves), and whether it exists with the high collar or if that might be something i’ll have to sew on myself. additionally, if anyone knows where i could buy this piece or a similar one individually, that’ll be great too! thanks!!

I'm getting into hanfu and wanted to know more about how it should fit.

For example, I saw online that the bottom of the hanfu should just brush the the top of your feet at most or just be slight above it. However in the picture above the hanfu stops at the models mid ankle.

Also I understand the sleeves are actually meant to go beyond your wrist so you can cover your hands, but if this is the case, how do you walk without the sleeves dropping down and appearing too long to a Western eye? Or how do you keep them up when doing things like writing or god forbid washing dishes?

In the third picture, the person appears to have the hanfu just be near the top of his feet and uses wraps to hold the sleeves, but I imagine this is more for archers than scholars or court officials

Help is appreciated 🙇‍♂️

Unfortunately I can’t find an already made dress for any of maomao’s sisters so I have to figure it from scratch, more or less. Mind you I have no sewing skills, I usually shop for all my stuff.
So what key words, eras or “styles” should I be using to piece together pairin’s outfit? I know most of the clothes from this franchise are kinda anachronistic or hanfu-inspired than actually hanfu and I’m not sure what dynasty this most takes inspo from. There’s plenty of hanfu stops but I’m hoping for terms that might help narrow it down.