#weijin hanfu

[newhanfu]

Hanfu styling during the Wei and Jin dynasties

From Hanfu Photographer-Li Tao Li

[peekofhistory]

I don't often see this article of clothing depicted when discussing Hanfu, but this is a Liangdang (裲裆). It's essentially an early vest. Historians speculate that it was initially worn on the inside as an undergarment, then gradually people started wearing it on the outside as well. The size and shape of it also changed from being small and square-ish to long enough to reach knee-length.

I feel like this would be a fun and cute Hanfu outfit to throw together for a day out. Since it's usually worn with pants, it's easier to walk around. I think it's also a piece that can be incorporated into modern-day wear too, through some shorts on, a pair of sneakers, and you're good to go :D

(A friend suggested I include a comparison to other civilizations' history when discussing Chinese Dynasties. She said when her European friends taught her history, she found it easier to relate it to Chinese Dynasties since she was more familiar with that. Below the cut, there's a chart where I compiled Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, and British History into a timeline, hopefully it helps a little.)

[lenateliier]

Maomao in various hanfu #4: WeiJin dynasty

[yovodoes]

🌬️🛫 taking off 🌁🪭

(someone said this is giving koi fish & i can’t help but agree… happy holidays 🫧🎏)

[hanfugallery]

chinese hanfu by -浪里个儿浪-

[itmeanssomethingforus]

Palestine Fundraising Through Clothing

Xi Gua 西瓜 Watermelon Modernized Weijin Tang Cotton Lounge Set & Hat

This Chinese Hanfu brand is raising money for Palestine through selling clothing inspired by watermelons!

Here

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

chang’e (chinese moon godess) taking subway with her jade bunny by 澜溪原创汉服

[fouryearsofshades]

ru x3 + jiaoshuqun by 乔织丨原创汉服设计

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Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Hanfu Customization - Mulan Period Chinese Traditional Woman's Dress, Ancient Weijin Era Vintage Costume, Chinese Wedding Clothing https://etsy.me/3hk6SE9 #wedding #halloween #beige #historicalperiod  #mulan #hanfu

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Traditional Chinese hanfu in weijin魏晋 period style by 临溪摄影

[newhanfu]

Wei Jin Hanfu - Retro Styling

From Hanfu Studio-Qiao Zhi

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Flower Hat - Wei Jin Hanfu

[peekofhistory]

襦 vs 褶衣 Ru vs. Xiyi

Apart from the Ru (襦), the Weijin + Northern/Southern Dynasties also saw another style of upper wear called the Xiyi (褶衣).

I searched for hours how to differentiate Xiyi and Ru, and I'm STILL not quite sure I got it right. The only big difference I noted was that the Ru shirt had the thick piece of fabric right across the waist, whereas Xiyi didn't. But if it's worn tucked under the pants/skirt, I don't really know how you'd be able to tell the difference.

If anyone has more info on the differences between these two please let me know, I'm so confused xD

[peekofhistory]

窄臂大袖 - 襦和褶衣 Slim-arm wide sleeve Ru and Xiyi

I absolutely LOVE the drastic sleeves of this style. The slim, form-fitting upper arm with the sudden widening of the sleeve is gorgeous 😍 The widened collar also gives it a more casual appearance. This period's Hanfu influenced a lot of the later Hanfu style in the Tang Dynasty which was famous for its wide variety of clothing.

@fouryearsofshades kindly informed me that the Xiyi (褶衣) has a fold where the sleeve connects to the body of the clothing, another identifiable difference from the Ru (襦). (Thank you! It's so difficult to tell the details sometimes when just looking at photos 😭😭)

[peekofhistory]

Hanfu in the Weijin, Northern/Southern Dynasties period

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[peekofhistory]

I researched for two hours about the knee coverings (Bixi) and then found out I was researching the wrong thing OTL 😭

The pleated half-sleeves are super cute. I love throwing it on with any Hanfu outfit from this period just to add some flair. Essentially people were trying to go for "flowing, floating, whimsical" so the long sleeves, the draping knee coverings, the trailing waist ties (didn't draw it in) was all to emphasize you're walking on air.