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Thousands of years have gone into shaping the traditional clothing of China. China encompasses many ethnic groups, and each had their own influences, but the overall style was set by rulers of each dynasty. Traditional Chinese clothing often featured simple lines and intricate embroidery. Invasions and contacts with trading partners brought influences from the Middle East, Mongolia, Manchuria and Korea. With the opening of China in the 1840s, modern Western dress began to be adopted

Ancient China
Silk cloth was in use by 1600 B.C. and was reserved for nobility or wealthy people. Most early Chinese wore clothing woven from hemp (Cannabis) or ramie (Boehmeria nivea). Women wore floor-length tunics or shorter tunics over skirts, while men wore shorter tunics with skirts. In cold weather, pants and padded jackets were used. Silk could be plain or patterned and was decorated with embroidery. During the Zhou Dynasty, from 1046 to 256 B.C., clothing was for court robes, religious ceremonies, military uniforms and weddings. Things changed in the Han Dynasty from 256 to A.D. 25, when people were allowed to wear whatever they wished. Women wore jackets and skirts in colors depending on the season: black for winter, blue in spring, red for summer and yellow in autumn.

Further Cultural Admixture
From the second to the fifth centuries, northern peoples moved south, bringing their costume styles with them. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, jackets, coats, robes, waist cloths, long and short trousers, jackets, socks, shoes and boots were worn, and styles of ethnic minorities were adopted. The Song Dynasty, 960 to 1279, saw the introduction of pleated skirts, and pomegranate red was the most popular color. Fabrics were gauze, damask, crepe and brocade. The Yuan Dynasty (1206 to 1368) had Mongol influence incorporated into the predominant Han Dynasty styles, and Korean clothing became popular toward the end of the Yuan.

Ming and Qing Dynasties
The Ming Dynasty lasted from 1368 to 1644 and re-established a rigid clothing protocol. Only Han-type clothing was allowed, and it again defined social and official classes. Broad belts and buttons were popular. The Qing or Manchu Dynasty (1644 to 1911) began with the conquest of China by Manchuria. They brought cotton with them and introduced its use and culture. The Manchurian invaders also added fur, leather, suede, bamboo hats and felt. Men were made to wear Manchurian-style clothing — long silk gowns and mandarin jackets — and to wear their hair in a braided queue. Women could wear either Manchurian long gowns or Han coats and skirts.

Modernization
The Manchurian women’s dress, called the qipao, cheongsam or mandarin gown, was the predominant women’s garment when China was opened to trade with the West. This gown features a high neck and a slit skirt. When it became an international style in the 1920s, sleeves narrowed, and the waist thinned. Men wore Western dress during the day and traditional dress at home. Republic of China founder Sun Yat Sen introduced the Zhongshan suit, which was then popularized by Mao Zedong and called the Mao suit. Western-style dress is now widely worn throughout China. Three types of traditional clothing still exist: the pienfu features a knee-length tunic over a skirt or trousers; the changpao is a floor-length tunic; and the shenyi is a tunic and skirt or trousers seamed together to form a single garment.

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Chinese culture is one of the few surviving ancient cultures of the world. Chinese traditional dress has evolved over thousands of years, and many examples of different dress exist in the kung fu films and historical epics that are set in ancient China. However, most of the traditional clothing worn today has its origins in the Qing Dynasty and the Republican Period of the early twentieth century

Qing Clothing: Part 1
The traditional Chinese women’s dress is called the Cheongsam in Cantonese, also known as the Qipao in Mandarin. This clothing is, perhaps, the best-known representative of traditional Chinese clothing and is among the most often worn traditional Chinese clothing today. The dress is form fitting, with a high mandarin collar, slits up the sides of the legs, tight waist and short or long sleeves. The dress buttons up the side, and it can be made from a variety of material, including silk and cotton. Originally a foreign dress, the design dates back to the Qing dynasty and was introduced by the Manchus, who ruled over the Han Chinese during this period.

Qing Clothing: Part 2
The male equivalent of the Qipao is the Tangzhuang, meaning Tang Clothing. In this case, tang doesn’t refer to the Tang dynasty that ruled China before the Qing and Ming dynasties, but to the reference to Chinese as Tang People, or Tangren. The Tangzhuang was also worn during the Qing dynasty and has carried over to modern China as the men’s traditional clothing. Loose fitting and comfortable, the tangzhuang fastens up the center of the chest with cloth buttons and cloth loops, similar to the Qipao, and also has a short Mandarin collar. It is shirt length and comes with long or short sleeves. Loose fitting pants of the same material are often worn with the tangzhuang.

Republican Clothing
The first western-influenced clothing to be widely adopted by Chinese was the Zhong Shan Zhuang, or Sun Yat Sen Clothing (see reference). This clothing was named after the President of the Republic of China, Sun Yat Sen, who introduced the clothing as a modern Chinese dress blending western and eastern influences. In the west, it is better known as the Mao Suit, after Mao Ze Deng and members of the People’s Republic of China who adopted it as national clothing. The clothing is similar to the tangzhuang except that round hard button are used to button up the chest, and the mandarin collar has been replaces with a fold down collar similar to that found in western shirts and jackets. The clothing was usually dark blue, grey or olive drab. Although introduced as modern at the time, it has become an old fashioned piece of clothing, and one that is still worn in less developed parts of China. It is usually worn by seniors.

Wedding Dress
Similar to the Qipao, the traditional Chinese wedding dress is an elaborate garment made of red silk and gold and silver embroidery. The Dragon and Phoenix are embroidered into the dress in a detailed and elaborate pattern. The dragon represents the groom, and the Phoenix represents the bride. The greater the detail in the embroidery, as well as the amount of thread, the greater the price for such a dress. Men also have a traditional red tangzhuang they can wear at weddings, but most Chinese grooms dress in the western style for the wedding, wearing a suit or tuxedo.

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Whether you are wearing traditional Chinese clothing for a cultural event, a play or a party, you should recognize that the clothes you’re donning are rich with unique history and culture. As a mattr of fact, traditional Chinese clothing dates back more than 7,000 years.

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• Select darker clothes rather than light. Lighter colors were generally worn for everyday activities, whereas darker clothes were reserved for ceremonial events. In addition, the Chinese often associated colors with seasons: black for winter, green for spring, red for summer and white for fall, so consider that as you plan your wardrobe.
• Wear the pien-fu with pride. This historical costumes includes a loose tunic top and a long skirt as well as a ceremonial cap called a pien. You should also take a moment to appreciate the embroidery or ornamentation of the clothes, including sashes, designs, bands and other beautiful elements that truly signify traditional Chinese clothing.
• Don the cheongsam, which means “long dress,” for formal or casual attire. This one-piece dress dates back centuries and is widely recognized as the traditional dress for women. It has a high neck, buttons on the right side, and is generally long. Easier to put on and wear than the pien-fu, the cheongsam still remains popular today.
• Finally, men can wear a shorter tunic as well as a jacket and pants. If you’re dressing in wealthy Chinese clothing, it will be made of silk, while the poorer people often made their clothes out of hemp. Clothes definitely signaled class in traditional Chinese culture.

Chinese culture is thousands of years old, and so there is a rich history to draw from when talking about traditional Chinese clothing for women. Throughout different time periods and dynasties, Chinese clothing has evolved with the technology of their construction and the introduction of new fabrics

The pienfu and chenogasm are types of traditional clothing for women. The pienfu has two pieces, a tunic top that is usually a robe and is tied about the body, with a long skirt that extends to the floor. This type of dress is still presented in opera and Chinese stage productions. The chenogasm is still worn in modern versions today. This dress has centuries old roots, but became especially popular in the 1930s. This is a long, one-piece gown with a mandarin collar and three buttons on the right shoulder. It can be sleeveless, short-sleeved or long-sleeved. It is fitted at the waist (and sometimes at the chest) and extends to the floor with slits on the side. This dress is meant to show the Chinese female form. Today, chenogasm dresses are worn around the world, and short versions of the dress are available in many stores.

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Traditional Chinese clothing for children has an internal symbolism that represents an event from the past or a tradition in the Chinese culture. The clothing is both elegant and meaningful, which helps to make Chinese children proud of their heritage and the deep symbolism behind every outfit. Traditional Chinese clothing for children is still worn in modern times for special events and occasions

History
The Chinese tradition of symbolic clothing dates back 18,000 years. According to Chinatown Connection, archeologists uncovered evidence of sewing materials, beads and ornamentation on clothing from that period in history. The traditional clothing for children that is still used in modern times took shape roughly 4,500 years ago during the reign of the Yellow Emperor and Emperors Yao and Shaun. Children’s traditional clothing became sophisticated and refined by the Shang Dynasty from the 16th to the 11th centuries B.C.

Features
Traditional Chinese clothing for children is wide with large, voluminous sleeves. The clothing is designed with straight lines and fits loosely. The loose fit allows the garments to hang with natural folds regardless of whether or not the child is wearing a belt.

The clothing is simple in design yet highly sophisticated. Embroidery is used around the edges and the shoulders are embellished with beads or ceramic pieces. Bands are decorated and sashes are often worn to add more formality to the costumes.

Types
There are three types of traditional Chinese clothing for children. The pien-fu is a two-piece costume used in ancient ceremonies. The top is a long tunic which reaches to the knees, and the skirt is straight with the hemline hitting at the ankles. Boys wear trousers in place of the skirt. This costume is topped off with a cylindrical ceremonial cap called a pien. The pien-fu has buttons down the front which are covered in silk.

The ch’ang-p’ao is a long robe or dress. There are many variations of this garment such as a dress for girls and a robe or coat for men. The ch’ang-p’ao is made out of silk and heavily embroidered.

Shen-i is a variation of the pien-fu. This garment is also two pieces with a long tunic and skirt or trousers. The shen-i tunic is constructed like a pullover without ties or buttons.

Benefits
Chinese children benefit from traditional clothing because there is both historical significance and symbolism designed into the garments. For instance, the plumes worn on top of hats symbolize the bold and warlike spirit of warriors dating back to the Warring States Period from 475 to 221 B.C.

The colors used in traditional Chinese clothing for children symbolize the annual cycles of the earth. Green clothing symbolizes spring and new beginnings. Summer is recognized with red fabric and symbolizes fire. White clothing is favored in the fall, while black clothing is worn in the winter.

Function
Traditional Chinese clothing for children is worn for special occasions such as cultural memorials, tourist attractions, parades and weddings. Children also wear traditional clothing for the theatre while performing on stage in operas, ballets and plays.

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China is home to one of the oldest civilizations on earth. Traditional Chinese clothing styles date back thousands of years. Of course, the clothing in China has not stayed the same over centuries. It’s changed during different dynasties according to the times and prevailing circumstances in the country. But certain elements of Chinese clothing have withstood history and remain the same even today.
Facts
Traditional Chinese clothing usually centered around tunics, both for men and women, loose trousers and dresses. The poorer people made their clothes from hemp, while the rich could afford fine silk. Colors came from natural dyes and could be anything you could make from nature until the time of Sui Dynasty in the 500s. At this time, the emperor decided the poor could wear only blue or black clothes, while the rich could wear any color. Yellow was traditionally reserved only for the emperor, and red was considered a fortune color.
Considerations
The main consideration for most forms of Chinese clothing is comfort. Traditional Chinese clothes, at least the ones worn for daily life, were generally not form-fitting or tight. Ancient tunics for women were loosely worn down to their feet, and the tunics for men came to their knees and were worn over loose-fitting pants. During the Tang Dynasty, large, graceful sleeves become a fashion, reflecting the broadminded, artistic times.
Benefits
Traditional Chinese clothing was not only functional but graceful and elegant. Some elements of Chinese clothing were symbolic. For example, feathers were sometimes worn in headgear during the Warring States period to show a fierce and courageous spirit.
Misconceptions
China may still be a developing country, but the Chinese people have kept up with the fashion and culture of the modern world. While you may still find people in China who regularly wear Mao jackets, tunics and loose traditional-style trousers, the vast majority of people in China dress similarly to people in Western countries in jeans, t-shirts and business suits. Qipao (Mandarin) or cheongsam (Cantonese), the ancient style of long women’s formal gowns, are still worn but only during formal occasions or by hostesses in upscale restaurants and hotels.

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