The first Caoxian Hanfu Cultural Festival kicked off on Nov 11 in Caoxian county, Shandong province. The month-long event will feature a host of activities, including exhibitions, forums, sales promotions, traditional culture lectures, and performances, aimed at raising the profile of the local industry for traditional Chinese costumes, especially the hanfu. An exhibition hall of traditional Chinese costumes in Caoxian …
Reflections on the Ming Dynasty Costumes A new book, Reflections on the Ming Dynasty Costumes, was launched in Beijing by China Textile & Apparel Press and the Capital Library of China on Saturday. The book analyzes 328 costumes of the Ming Dynasty and tries to elaborate on the customs, rites and disciplines behind them. According to Dong Qingsong, head of …
