Sofia is dressed in Chinese national dress. (cheongsam; qípáo; ципао)
I was very inspired by this post @chloekistune
It was originally worn by Manchu women. The origin of qipao dates back to the reign of the Qing dynasty. It gained particular popularity in Shanghai in the 1920s. In the 1960s, Hong Kong experienced a real qipao boom, associated with a rapid influx of emigrants from Shanghai.
Fans/martial arts 🪭
Around the 16th century, the fan was adapted for use as a weapon. The beauty of the kung fu fan was that it was comfortable to wear and easy to hide if necessary. Small knives could also be hidden in the folds of the fan. Mainly used in close-range hand-to-hand combat, smaller fans were also used as throwing objects.
In ancient China, the fan, this modest object of everyday use and luxury, served a variety of purposes. It was usually given as a parting gift to friends or lovers, and also exchanged with enemies.
Hairstyle
In ancient China, hair served not just as an ornament of appearance, but also indicated his social status, religious beliefs or even profession.
The most popular female hairstyle in China has always been a bun. At the same time, the bundles were quite complex: the hair was laid in the form of numerous symmetrical rollers, which were fixed with hairpins. Bangs were also quite popular in China. Chinese women also decorated their hair with flowers, foliage and even small twigs with buds.
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Qazaq traditional carpets 😍
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