The Evolution & Growth of Oriental Cheongsam Dresses
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Oriental Cheongsam, also known as qipao, is a traditional Chinese costume. During 1644-1911AD, Manchu people ruled the China, and Manchu women typically wore a one-piece dress that retrospectively came to be known as qipao. In the Qing Dynasty, almost all women wear qipao. It is a baggy and long loosely fitted dress. It covered most
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The Origin of Cheongsam Qipao Chinese Dress
Thursday, 15 December 2016
The Cheongsam came from the Manchus who grew out of ancient Nuzhen tribes. In the early 17th century, Nurhachi, a great political and military strategist, unified the various Nuzhen tribes and set up the Eight Banners System. Over the years, a collarless, tube－shaped gown was developed, which was worn by both men and women. That
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Charm of Traditional Chinese Dress – Cheongsam/ Qipao
Thursday, 15 December 2016
Cool elements have proved popular in the new century, while many people have deep nostalgia in their mind. It can be definitely seen from appreciation of the reformed cheongsam and Chinese traditional garments with buttons down the front. Love for Chinese traditional garments of with buttons down the front has never been faded, which gradually
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