The robe embroidered with dragon patterns was made for the exclusive use of an emperor during the Qing dynasty. The
Category: Chinese Literature
Liu Zongyuan 柳宗元
Liu Zongyuan (柳宗元 Liǔ Zōngyuán 773–819), courtesy name Zihou (子厚), was a Chinese writer who lived in Chang’an during the
Historical Hair Ornaments and Their Social Connotations历史上的发饰及其社会内涵
Hairpins(发簪fàzān) and hair clasps were everyday embellishments(装饰品zhuāngshìpǐn) in old China. During the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasties (1644-1911), women’s hair
Ouyang Xiu 欧阳修
Ouyang Xiu (欧阳修) (1007–1072), was a Chinese statesman, historian, essayist and poet of the Song Dynasty. He is also known
Mystery of Women Underwear in Ancient China古代中国女性内衣的谜团
In ancient China,women’s outer garments were strictly governed by rank. In order to express their inner feeling and distinguish themselves
Zeng Gong 曾巩
Zeng Gong (曾巩 Zēng Gǒng, 1019–1083), courtesy name Zigu (子固), was a Chinese scholar and historian of the Song Dynasty
Cheongsam(旗袍)
Cheongsam(旗袍qípáo) is one type of traditional Chinese female costumes. It is featured by stand collar, right side opening, fitting waist
Journey to the West 西游记
Journey to the West (西游记; pinyin: Xīyóujì) is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Originally published
Early 20th Century Changes in Chinese Apparel20世纪早期中国服饰的变化
The first ten years of the 20th century coincided with the last decade of the Manchurian Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演义
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (三国演义), written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is a Chinese historical novel based