Chabaixi, the Song Dynasty tea art, lets artists paint on fluffy tea foam with just water — flowers, bamboo, landscapes, all fleeting beauty. Experience it in Song Dynasty Hanfu!
(Via.Lin Xiansen Photo Gallery)
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Song Dynasty style beizi, one‑piece strapless camisole
"Chinese Valentine's Day" was also a skill challenge!
Qixi Festival falls on the 7th day of the 7th month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Beyond romance, young women practiced Qiqiao, or "praying for skill," through needle-threading, Qiaoguo pastries and needle-floating rituals.
How did ancient Chinese people dress for autumn? By paying attention to color and comfort. The orange-and-deep-green pairing feels especially autumnal — warm, grounded and quietly rich.
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Song Dynasty-style long beizi, camisole, pleated skirt
How did an ancient hairstyle stay so high? The Chaotianji (skyward bun) was a high updo tightly coiled on top of the head. A Song dynasty beauty trend that went from court to everyday life. (via.juxiacamerca-nvshe)