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1. IFF/1-3/ Angarag
CLOTHING
TRAIDITIONS OF
WOMEN IN TANG
DYNASTY
中
國
文
化
歷
史

2. introduction
The tang dynasty
(Chinese: 唐朝; pinyin: Táng
cháo; Middle Chinese: Dâng)
(618–907 AD) was an imperial
dynasty of China preceded by
the Sui dynasty and followed
by the Five Dynasties and Ten
Kingdoms period. It was
founded by the Li family (李),
who seized power during the
decline and collapse of the Sui
Empire.

3. Introduction
hanfu
(simplified Chinese: 汉服
; traditional Chinese: 漢服;
literally: "Han clothing"), also
known as Hanzhuang (漢裝)
or Huafu (華服), is the
traditional dress of the Han
Chinese people. The
term Hanfu derives from
the Book of Han, which says,
"then many came to the Court
to pay homage and were
delighted at the clothing style
of the Han [Chinese].”

4. The Tang dynasty is generally considered the peak of
civilization or prosperous "golden age" in ancient China; it was
famous for the poetry and artistry it produced, as well as for its
culture of decadence, which resulted from the prevalence of
political stability throughout the country. During this period,
China was also a key center of economic exchange in Asia,
and was inevitably influenced by the cultures of the states it
traded with (mainly Mongolia, India, and the Arab nations).

5. In general, the Tang women’s dresses can be classified into
three categories:
the hufu, or alien dress that came from the Silk Road
the traditional ruqun, or double layered short jacket that
was typical in central China
the full set of male garments that broke the tradition of the
Confucian formalities.

6. Women of the Tang Dynasty did not have to abide by the
traditional dress code, but were allowed to expose their
arms and back when they dressed, or wear dresses
absorbing elements from other cultures. They could wear
men’s riding garments if they liked, and enjoyed right to
choose their own spouse or to divorce him.

8. In the ancient society, relatively to any other era,
the degree of openness of the Tang Dynasty
women's apparel is surprising. Small-sleeved coats
usually made of yarn, still long skirts, wide and long
scarves were what they often wore. They could bare the
part of body above their chests. This sort of cloth could
show the beauty of women better.

9. The timeline

11. MAKEUP

12. INTERESTING FACT
The Huadian or forehead
decoration was said to have
originated in the Southern
Dynasty, when the Shouyang
Princess was taking a walk in
the palace in early spring and
a light breeze brought a plum
blossom onto her forehead.
The plum blossom for some
reason could not be washed
off or removed in any way.
Fortunately, it looked
beautiful on her, and all of a
sudden became all the rage
among the girls of the
commoners. It is therefore
called the “Shouyang
makeup” or the “plum
blossom makeup.”

13. Although facial makeup was not invented
by the Tang women, they were quite
elaborate and extravagant. They not only
powdered their faces, darkened their
eyebrows, rouged their cheeks or put on
lipsticks. These women also decorated
their foreheads with a yellow crescent,
which was said to be an imitation of the
northwestern ethnic minorities. Eyebrows
were painted in different shapes.

14. EYEBROWS

15. HAIRSTYLES

16. CONCLUSION
This style of clothing has prevailed to the demise of the Tang
Dynasty, but they could have witnessed such a bold dress in
history only in the Tang Dynasty. Thousands of women’s
deportment of Tang Dynasty are still staying on the mural,
for future generations to share the charm of the Tang
dynasty.

17. REFERENCES
Every web site that is about or somehow connected to the
clothing traditions of Tang Dynasty, including the Chinese ones.