Differences between Hanfu in Song Dynasty and Hanfu in Ming Dynasty

The difference between Han clothing in Song Dynasty and Han clothing in Ming Dynasty: raw materials, styles, patterns, skirts, waists and headdresses.

1. The raw materials for making Hanfu in Song Dynasty are relatively simple, mostly simple and elegant natural plain yarn, pure cotton and spun silk, among which red is less used. The Hanfu made in the Ming Dynasty is dominated by gorgeous and bold court shapes, with more colorful techniques and fabrics.

2. Style: The style of Hanfu in Song Dynasty is close to the skin, with short coat and simple and lively style. Hanfu in Ming Dynasty is dignified, solemn and gorgeous, with more styles, and many exquisite decorations on neckline, cuffs and hem.

3. Patterns The patterns of Hanfu in Song Dynasty are fresh and elegant, and most of them are natural leaves and banana feathers. Ming Hanfu is more suitable for all kinds of treatments to enrich the patterns and make the colors more bright and dazzling.

4. The skirt of Hanfu in Song Dynasty is narrow and pleated. In the Ming Dynasty, Hanfu skirts were wider and the structure was more complicated and changeable.

5. Waist girding: Hanfu in the Song Dynasty strictly stipulated that the waist girding must be a transparent or light-colored belt, and it should be wrapped around the hips with soft silk. In the Ming Dynasty, Hanfu paid more attention to waist-binding, and introduced a large number of accessories such as throat lock thread and Henaan, realizing a more colorful modelling technique.

6. Headdress: The headdresses of Hanfu made in the Song Dynasty are basically ribbon-shaped, or some very simple headbands and skirts. The headdress styles of Hanfu in Ming Dynasty are quite rich, and metal, beads and jade hair bands are often used. Even the bun ornaments pay attention to the use of precious keels and turquoise.

The origin of Hanfu:

1. Hanfu is a kind of traditional costume in China, and its origin can be traced back to the early etiquette culture and costume culture in China. According to historical records, as early as the Han Dynasty, Han people began to wear clothes similar to modern Hanfu.

2. The development of Hanfu has gone through many historical periods. Around the Tang Dynasty, the shape of Hanfu began to stabilize, and reached its peak in the Song Dynasty, becoming a model of China's traditional costumes. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Hanfu gradually reformed and began to be influenced by foreign culture and fashion. Han people gradually began to wear clothes similar to the current cheongsam and tuxedo.