Knowra Hanfu Hanfu Hanfu is traditional clothing associated with the Han Chinese, encompassing forms that changed across dynasties. Its historical styles inform modern historical dress and contemporary revival wear.
Ruqun : A two-piece Han Chinese outfit combining a blouse or jacket with a wrapped skirt. Its blouse-and-skirt arrangement is one of Hanfu’s best-known configurations.
Shang dynasty : A Bronze Age Chinese dynasty conventionally dated from about 1600 to 1046 BCE. Archaeological evidence from this period helps trace early Chinese clothing practices.
Hanfu movement : A modern movement that promotes wearing and studying clothing associated with historical Han Chinese dress. The movement organizes contemporary efforts to restore, interpret, and popularize Hanfu.
Qipao : A fitted Chinese dress that developed in its modern form during the twentieth century. Its modern tailoring and historical trajectory differ from the dynastic styles grouped as Hanfu.
Han Chinese : The largest ethnic group in China, with diverse regional histories and cultural traditions. Hanfu’s name and modern interpretation are closely tied to Han identity.
Shenyi : A robe made by joining an upper garment and lower skirt into one continuous form. This robe illustrates how Hanfu could create a unified, wrapped silhouette.
Zhou dynasty : A Chinese dynasty lasting from about 1046 to 256 BCE, associated with influential ritual and political traditions. Zhou ritual norms shaped later ideas about dress, rank, and proper attire.
Historical reenactment : The reconstruction of past events, settings, or daily life through researched performance and material culture. Hanfu garments help reenactors represent particular periods of Chinese history.
Hufu : A historical Chinese term for clothing associated with non-Han peoples or foreign styles. Hufu distinguishes influences and garments not classified as Han dress.
Cultural identity : A sense of belonging shaped by shared practices, histories, languages, and symbols. Wearing Hanfu can make cultural affiliation visible and open to debate.
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