Chinese Ancient Garment
By Stella on 2016-08-12

China is a historical country with splendid civilizations, in which the Chinese costume is an important part. From the change of Chinese costumes, we can see the political change, economic development and customs evolvement through the long history. The Chinese costume, which has over 5,000 years’ history, is just like a long river. And today I’ll present them in three parts, namely Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty and Qing Dynasty.

Han Dynasty

China’s complete code of costume and trappings was established in the Han dynasty. The costume code of the western Han dynasty follow the one established in the Q in dynasty, which featured a cicada-shaped hat, red clothes. In addition, people of that time wore jade articles and red shoes.

Tang Dynasty

From the Sui to the Tang, the ancient Chinese clothing developed to its peak. The political stability, economic development, manufacturing and textile technology, and the frequent foreign relations contributed to the development of clothing. The clothing in this period had formed the most fantastic chapter in the clothing history. 

Qing Dynasty

During the Qing Dynasty, clothes were elegant and poised. People at that time wore clothes befitting their social status, official ranks and lifestyle according to the regulations of the Qing government. As Manchu is the minority in power of Qing dynasty, the Qing clothing shows a strong nomadic characteristics.

（photo and introduction are taken from the Internet）