Hanfu of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties of China
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 […]
