A Christmas spin put on Chinese traditional clothing, with festive colour choices and designs
- One of the biggest online shops selling Hanfu costumes has incorporated Christmas elements in its traditional gowns
- Reds and greens, the colours of Christmas, appear and embroidered flowers that look like ones from ancient Chinese murals also resemble snowflakes
When shoppers browse the garments at one of China’s largest online shops selling traditional Chinese costumes – Hanfu – they may be surprised to see Christmas themes.
On one dress, titled “Christmas in the old days”, the colours of the festive season are celebrated in its green skirt and purple-coloured collar and sleeve hems.
The shop’s new dresses are based on formats from the Jin dynasty (266-420), but combine Christmas elements of “the holiday ivy and red wine”, said Tan Ningijng, brand director at the shop, Guanzhi Weavings.
Tan said the outfits aimed to symbolise families gathered around a Christmas tree, eating and drinking together.
She said the design team enjoyed the opportunity to weave in the warm ambience of the Christmas season, and incorporate details that represent “youth, happiness and warmth”.