What were the costumes like in the Warring States Period?

The costumes in the Warring States period belong to the Han nationality and are one of the traditional costumes of the Han nationality. Among them, Shenfu is the most representative, followed by the costumes of northern minorities different from the Central Plains.

The archaeological discovery of clothing is the most direct material, but it is difficult to preserve clothing for a long time. Therefore, in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, in addition to the unearthed clothing objects, it also relies on indirect information such as figs, sculptures and paintings as a supplement.

Influenced by the political culture at that time, a hundred schools of thought contended. Confucianism advocates that the charter should be both civil and military, and it is a state of etiquette, which is deeply influenced by Taoism and Legalism, reflecting the true characteristics of clothing aesthetics at that time.

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The decorative figures in the lacquer box unearthed from Chu Tomb in Changsha, Hunan Province are very simple, but the style is realistic. It sits in the middle of the room, but it is the main dancer. Dancing outdoors, wearing long sleeves, wide hem, V-neck gown, tight belt and figure. This lacquer box figure painting is also a thin waist dress. Besides, all the characters are wearing white collars, cuffs, skirts and belts.

Bronze sparrows of the Warring States unearthed from the Han Tomb in Jincun, Luoyang, Henan Province, have a collar shape, which can be made by adding a collar to the collar. This skirt is knee-length and short. There is a belt around the waist, and a set of jade belts is hung on the belt. Wear leather boots and leave two long braids on the left and right sides of your hair.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Spring and Autumn Warring States Clothing