https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv Main Idea: China's major impact in the Sinosphere through fashion. en-us 2022-05-04 04:51:55 UTC 2022-05-06 05:58:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f458.png franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2169408909 In this project, I will be explaining the symbolism behind fashion throughout the different dynasties throughout Ancient China. Fashion evolved as these dynasties moved past, and it also impacted their neighboring countries known as the Sinosphere.]]> 2022-05-04 05:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2169408909 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2169416985 The Sinosphere refers to the East Asian area, where the Chinese had a greater impact on their neighboring countries. The Sinosphere mainly refers to Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Greater China.]]> 2022-05-04 05:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2169416985 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172036048 2022-05-05 20:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172036048 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172052568 Chinese clothing dates back to around 21st century BC, during the Paleolithic era; These garments were made with mainly rocks and animal parts. It was not until the Qin dynasty (221 - 206 BC) when clothing was made. In those times, they did not have proper clothes made with cloth, silk, cotton, etc. The Yellow Emperor, known as Huangdi, i]]> 2022-05-05 20:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172052568 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172055510 The story says the Huangdi had a wife, who had silk worms as pets. The empress learned that these worms could make silk, and from there, they started to figure out ways to make the clothes. Everyone adored it, and was then recreated by others.]]> 2022-05-05 20:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172055510 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172418071 It was only until the Shang and Zhou dynasty where the Chinese style started to reflect onto the clothes. Things like the Mao suit and Cheongsam started to develop and come into trend.
The development of Ancient Chinese attire became to be iconic pieces known throughout the world. These pieces include the Han fu from the Han dynasty, The Dragon robe, worn by emperors, the Tang Zhuang, etc.]]> 2022-05-06 04:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172418071 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172418957 2022-05-06 04:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172418957 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172421608 2022-05-06 05:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172421608 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172422263 2022-05-06 05:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172422263 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172424074 2022-05-06 05:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172424074 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172427099 2022-05-06 05:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172427099 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172436971 Color played a huge role in Ancient Chinese clothing. It represented your societal role, elements, and could bring luck among others. For example, yellow was reserved for emperors, as it represented power and royalty. Many clothing pieces were red to bring in luck and fortune, as well as to ward off evil.]]> 2022-05-06 05:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172436971 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172442079 In Chinese culture, flowers are used to bring in luck and fortune, just like colors. However, specific flowers symbolize different meanings. For example, the lotus. The lotus represents perfection and modesty. Another example is the chrysanthemum, symbolizes autumn and aging.
In addition, an animal used in royal Chinese clothing is the Dragon. Usually seen with yellow, the dragon symbolizes power.]]> 2022-05-06 05:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172442079 franchesqalandicho https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172451361 2022-05-06 05:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/franchesqalandicho/x525nps0zcjc7vdv/wish/2172451361