Hanfu dress parts
The wearing of ancient Chinese clothing, known as hanfu, has gone rapidly from a niche hobby to a nationwide phenomenon in recent years. According to a report in 2022, the hanfu market in mainland China boasted an impressive 10.2 million customers. The same report revealed the top three reasons consumers choose to wear hanfu: their appreciation and love of traditional Chinese culture, the way its style fits their aesthetics, and the fact hanfu lends itself well to flattering photos to post on social media. Hanfu (漢服) literally means Chinese Han people’s clothing. This is the first of two visual explainers about this fashion trend. Hanfu (漢服) or Huafu (華服) ? It is a term used to describe the traditional clothes worn by the Han people. However, since Han Chinese are the dominant ethnic group in China, people generally refer to ancient Chinese clothing as hanfu. There is dispute over the term hanfu (漢服), as some scholars prefer Huafu (華服); “Hua”(華) represents the Chinese nation, including all 56 of its ethnic groups. When a performer at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony was spotted wearing hanbok while carrying the Chinese national flag, the Koreans accused China of claiming hanbok as its own. There is also an on-going controversy over whether hanfu is the origin of hanbok, the traditional Korean costume. To the untrained eye, hanfu, the Japanese kimono and the Korean hanbok may look alike. The Chinese embassy in Seoul responded that: “These traditional cultures belong to both the peninsula and the Korean people of China, and claims of … Here are some of the unique features of the three types of attire. There is a common misconception that ancient Chinese clothing was bulky and heavy. While some garments were indeed elaborate and layered, many traditional clothes, especially those made of silk, were designed to be lightweight and comfortable. However, each has distinctive design elements, historical origins, and cultural significance unique to their respective countries. Putting on hanfu with proper decorum was important in ancient Chinese society, as it was a way to distinguish social roles. Rules on how to wear, fold, and tie garments were followed meticulously to project an image of grace, modesty, and respect. Today, some of the followers of the hanfu revival movement adopt the same principles.