Looking for a traditional Chinese costume? This traditional outfit What is Hanfu is your best choice. The Hanfus are elegant, refined, comfortable and perfect for large ceremonies and special occasions. If you prefer the less seeing style opt for our Chinese jackets.
History of Hanfu
Hanfu (汉服) is a traditional Chinese clothing which is often confused with a kimono Japanese by Westerners. It looks more like a tunic than a dress. In reality, Hanfu literally means "clothing of the Hans" because it was popularized by this ethnic minority. According to historians, the Hanfu have more than 3000 years of history behind them, and were invented by the Empress Leizu, the woman of the yellow emperor. She then preferred silk, more refined and sophisticated.
To be exact, the original and elementary form of Hanfu was developed more than three thousand years ago, at the time of the Shang dynasty (1600 to 1046 BC). At the time, the basic Hanfu was mainly manufactured in Chinese silk, very famous for its quality and colored mainly in green and red. The "original" hanfu consisted of three main elements:
Yi: Knee tunic with narrow cuffs, tied by a belt
Chang: A narrow ankle skirt
Bixi: a fabric panel with a knee attached from the waist
Hanfu has evolved considerably since its oldest form after all these centuries. The western zhou dynasty (1045 - 771 BC) introduced a class system. The more social status of a person was high, the more the dress had decorations and accessories. Social rank also had an impact on the width of the sleeves and the length of the skirt.
It is only under the eastern dynasty of the Zhou (770-256 BC) that the “shenyi”Was introduced as an important element of Hanfu. The Shenyi (深衣), literally translated by "deep dress", is a long loose garment whose left side is in the shape of a corner. Shenyi was used by everyone, regardless of sex and social class, and was an important element of Hanfu clothing to this day.
Hanfu lost its popularity during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), at the time when the Manchu minority people reigned over China, and thus integrated Manchu fashion (mainly Qipao or Cheongsam). Then, with the collapse of the Qing dynasty, with the communist regime, China mainly adopts modern Western style clothes and Chinese clothing traditions are gradually lost.
The hanfu a unique piece
Hanfu is generally decorated with a multitude of ornaments more elegant than the other: embroidery On a very noble fabric, accessories ... Hanfu is characterized by a tin diagonal with a reverse, and a belt which allows it to be closed. It is a wide garment, generally with long sleeves, with a lot of drapes, which is very comfortable to wear. It can be made of silk, cotton, linen or even wool, and complexion with natural pigments. It is often decorated with Traditional patterns and symbols, such as the sun, the phoenix, the tiger, the imperial dragon, the flowers, or the birds.
For all these reasons, a Hanfu will be a real collector In your wardrobe: making a hanfu is a real art ! Our Hanfus are made according to Chinese know-how by Chinese craftsmen. In this collection, it is a woman's clothing but there are also hanfus for men, who were formerly worn by high -ranking men and then democratized everyone.
Hanfu back in fashion?
Yes, the traditional hanfu of the time of the Hans are well back to the fashion ! In recent years there has been an increase in young people with the Chinese costume for parties like Valentine's Day or the Lantern festival. Others carry it daily to go to university. This resurgence of Hanfus by the young generations and linked to the fact that this young generation tries to reconnect with the culture of their ancestors. For most of them, when they wear Hanfu, they have a strong feeling of belonging And show deep respect for traditional Chinese culture. In addition, the elegance of this Hanfu enters very well in tune with the times and some even organize weddings in Hanfu, as in the Old China.
