The clothing of the Wei and Jin Dynasties was often flowing, layered, and ethereal. The garments of this period are called Guīyī [袿衣, Guīyī], also known as Zájū Chuíshāofú [杂裾垂髾服, Zájū Chuíshāofú], which literally translates to “dress with swallowtail hems and flying ribbons.” The skirt’s shape was said to imitate the flying birds as ladies […]
Introduction and Historical Context Almost from the day clothing appeared, people have integrated their social status, living customs, aesthetic tastes, and various cultural concepts into it. The appearance of clothing is the most direct and realistic reflection of the social and historical landscape; in this sense, the history of clothing is also a vivid history […]
The drama The Rebel Princess (《上阳赋》), a historical fictional costume drama set during the late Eastern Jin (东晋, Dōngjìn) and starring Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Yiwei, has attracted significant attention. Although the costumes and props in The Rebel Princess are exquisite, they do not fully restore the historical attire. Therefore, while we won’t dwell on […]
