Feiyufu
Feiyufu (), also called feiyu mangyi (), is a type of traditional Han Chinese clothing which first appeared in the Ming dynasty. It is also specific name which generally refers to a robe (generally tieli) decorated with the patterns of flying fish (although the flying fish is not the flying fish defined in the dictionary). The ''feiyufu'' worn by the Ming dynasty imperial guards reappeared in the 21st century following the hanfu movement and is worn by Hanfu enthusiasts of both genders. ' embroidery design The flying fish decoration looks very similar to the python (''mang'') pattern on the ''mangfu'' (), but was actually a dragon-like creature with wings and the fanned tail of a fish. The flying fish also had 4 claws like the ''mang'', a dragon head and a carp's body and two horns. The early flying fish ornament were characterized by the presence of double wings while in the middle and late Ming dynasty, the flying fish could only be distinguished from the python pattern by ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mangfu
(), also known as (), (), and , sometimes referred as dragon robe although they are different garments, in English, is a type of , a robe, in . The falls under the broad category of (), where the is considered as being the classic form of . The was characterized by the use of a python embroidery called () although the python embroidery is not a python snake as defined in the English dictionary but a four-clawed Chinese dragon-like creature. The was derived from the ' () in order to differentiate monarchs and subjects; i.e. only the Emperor is allowed to wear the , five-clawed dragon, while his subjects wears '. The ' was worn in the Ming and Qing dynasties. They had special status among the Chinese court clothing as they were only second to the '. Moreover, their use were restricted, and they were part of a special category of clothing known as ' (), which could only be awarded by the Chinese Emperor (or by the Empress Dowager on the behalf of the Emperor) in the Ming and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Hanfu
A list of Hanfu, the historical clothing of the Han Chinese, in category of different clothing style. This page also addresses provides a list of garments. Informal wear Types include tops and bottoms, long skirt, and one-piece robes that wrap around the body once or several times (shenyi). ''Zhongyi'' (中衣), which is usually the inner garment much like a Western T-shirt and pants, can be wear along in casual. The typical set of informal wear consists of two or three layers. The first layer is mostly ''zhongyi'' (中衣). The next layer is the main layer which is mostly closed at the front. There can be an optional third layer which is often an overcoat called a ''zhaoshan'' which is open at the front. For footwear, white socks and black cloth shoes (with white soles) are the norm. But in the past, shoes may have a front face panel attached to the tip of the shoes. Semi-formal wear Generally, this form of wear is suitable for meeting guests or going to meetings and othe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chinese Ornamental Gold Silk
Chinese ornamental gold silk is a type of silk fabric which employs gold as ornamentation; Chinese ornamental gold silk originated in China and have a long history in China. Gold and silk were precious goods; the combination of both in textiles created one of the most valuable commodities. Several gold-ornamental techniques can be summarized as: gold foil (gold leaf), gold powder, and gold thread technique. History Silk originated in China approximately 2000 years ago, prior to the use of gold. The use of gold is found in the Lower Xiajiadian culture and the Siba Culture, which can be dated to about 3600 years ago. However, the combination of gold and silk appeared relatively late, and depended on the craft-making development of gold, especially that of gold wire. Prior to the Western Han dynasty, only the Emperor and the aristocracy were permitted to wear the highest grade silk textiles. Gold foil technique Due its physical properties, gold can be turned into very thin foil, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Song Suqing
Song Suqing (宋素卿; died 1525), also known as Sō Sokei from the Japanese pronunciation of his name, was a Chinese-born diplomat of Muromachi period Japan. He was sold as a child to Japanese envoys in 1496, but came back to Ming China in 1509 and 1523 as an envoy of the Hosokawa clan. In the latter mission to China, he became embroiled in the Ningbo Incident where the rival mission sent by the Ōuchi clan attacked him and plundered the cities of Ningbo and Shaoxing. Song Suqing was judged to have caused the incident and was thrown in jail where he died. Early life: the 1496 mission Song Suqing was born in Yin County (鄞縣; present-day Yinzhou, Zhejiang) with the name Zhu Gao (朱縞). Because his father had died, he stayed with his uncle Zhu Cheng (朱澄), who worked as a lacquerware merchant. To support himself, Zhu Gao learned to sing and performed on the streets as a child. In 1496, he caught the attention of Tōshigorō (湯四五郎), a Japanese dealer who came with t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Terlig
Terlig, also known as () or () or () in Chinese, or commonly referred as Mongol dress or plait-line robe, is an archetypal type of Mongol clothing for men. The terlig was initially developed to accommodate the culture, the equestrian and nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols, and to protect their bodies from the cold temperature of steppe regions. It was sometimes decorated with Mongol-style ''cloud collar'' () pattern which decorated around the robe's collar, chest, and shoulders area. As the terlig gained symbolic meaning with time and as it spread into different regions, its shape and design evolved. Hybrid forms of the terlig was developed as it came in contact with other local cultures. The terlig was worn in China, Central Asia, Korea, and in the Mughal Empire in India. It is still worn as Mongol ethnic clothing in some regions. Terminology The origins of the term ''terlig'' are debatable. It may have come from the Turkic word ''.'' History Mongol Origins So ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jisün
Jisün (Mongolian term), also known as zhisunfu () or Zhisun (, also written as or ), zhixun (), jixun (), zhama () or Jisun (), was a very important male Mongol garment during the Yuan dynasty. They were also known as Mongol " robes of honour" (khil'at). The zhisun was a form of ceremonial clothing, which was worn during the jisün banquets (also known as ''zhama banquets''), which were the most important ceremony of the Yuan dynasty court . The zhisun were made of textile woven with gold and silk of one colour. In China, the zhisun was introduced during the Yuan dynasty and was inherited by the Han Chinese during the Ming dynasty. In both the Yuan and Ming dynasty, the zhisun is a single-coloured court robe. The zhisun is a type of Mongol terlig. Terminology The term zhama came from the Persian word ''jāmah'' which is translated as "garment" or "robe" or "coat" or "clothing". The term jisün means "colour" in Mongolian. The term zhisun originates from the Mongolian ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jinyiwei Ming Dynasty
The Embroidered Uniform Guard () was the imperial secret police that served the emperors of the Ming dynasty in China. The guard was founded by the Hongwu Emperor in 1368 to serve as his personal bodyguards. In 1369 it became an imperial military body. They were given the authority to overrule judicial proceedings in prosecutions with full autonomy in arresting, interrogating and punishing anyone, including nobles and the emperor's relatives. The Embroidered Uniform Guard was tasked with collecting military intelligence on the enemy and participation in battles during planning. The guards donned a distinctive golden-yellow uniform, with a tablet worn on his torso, and carried a special blade weapon. History The Jinyiwei originated as early as 1360. They served as Zhu Yuanzhang's personal bodyguards and defended him during a battle with the warlord Chen Youliang. After Zhu founded the Ming dynasty and became the Hongwu Emperor, he doubted his subjects' loyalties towards him and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Terlig
Terlig, also known as () or () or () in Chinese, or commonly referred as Mongol dress or plait-line robe, is an archetypal type of Mongol clothing for men. The terlig was initially developed to accommodate the culture, the equestrian and nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols, and to protect their bodies from the cold temperature of steppe regions. It was sometimes decorated with Mongol-style ''cloud collar'' () pattern which decorated around the robe's collar, chest, and shoulders area. As the terlig gained symbolic meaning with time and as it spread into different regions, its shape and design evolved. Hybrid forms of the terlig was developed as it came in contact with other local cultures. The terlig was worn in China, Central Asia, Korea, and in the Mughal Empire in India. It is still worn as Mongol ethnic clothing in some regions. Terminology The origins of the term ''terlig'' are debatable. It may have come from the Turkic word ''.'' History Mongol Origins So ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yesa Robe
Yesa ( Basque: ''Esa'') is a town and municipality A municipality is usually a single administrative division having municipal corporation, corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality ... located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, in Northern Spain. References External links YESA in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia Euskomedia Fundazioa Municipalities in Navarre {{navarre-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Sleuth Of The Ming Dynasty
''The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty'' () is a 2020 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Meng Xishi. Produced by Jackie Chan, it stars Darren Chen, Fu Meng-po and Liu Yaoyuan in the lead roles. The drama premiered on iQIYI with multi-languages subtitles on April 1, 2020. Synopsis In 15th-century China, a quick-witted government official named Tang Fan ( Darren Chen) is the best detective in Beijing. When a nobleman's son is murdered, Tang Fan meets martial arts specialist guardsman Sui Zhou (Fu Meng-Po), who is investigating the disappearance of the Crown Prince's study partner. Realizing that the two cases are connected, the devious and powerful imperial eunuch Wang Zhi (Liu Yaohuan) convinces the unlikely duo to team up. Realizing their effectiveness, the three begin working together regularly. As they dig deeper into the crimes plaguing the Great Ming's capital, the trio realize that something very sinister is afoot – including a plot to launch a bl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |