Category：Chinese art, History, Mythology

千古霓裳——汉服 Hanfu： Eternal Splendid

By Hanfu Beijing 汉服北京

Awarded nine major prizes including the “2024 World’s Most Beautiful
Books.

This book presents the 3,000-year-old culture of Chinese hanfu, traditional Chinese clothing that has been defined by different styles over the years. In numerous pictures, more than 50 sets of hanfu are shown from different angles. To discover the individual views, the reader has to unfold the pages – a reference to the folds and multiple layers of the clothing. The result is an interactive aspect that not only gives you the feeling of unravelling a mystery but also regulates the pace of your reading.

The complexity of the design matches the complexity and scope of the content. Fitting several thousand years of history into a single book in an appealing and enjoyable way is a challenging task. Unpacking the book and unfolding the pages gives you time to appreciate this artful work.

Author
Beijing’s largest Hanfu cultural promotion organization, which has been active for 13 years and organized nearly 500 events to raise awareness about traditional Han Chinese clothing. Their efforts have allowed more people to appreciate and experience Hanfu culture. The group has been invited to participate in CCTV documentaries such as “Shizhi Qingchun (Youth Oath)” and “ Bainian Guobo (A Century at the National Museum),” and has collaborated with the China Media Group’s Asia-Africa Center to showcase Hanfu culture internationally. They are actively engaged in cultural promotion activities both at home and abroad.