Hanfu
Through The
Dynasties
Work
Discover / Define
华裳千载
着一袭华裳，承千载古韵汉服
Hanfu Through the Dynasties
“A Thousand Years of Elegant Attire”
汉服不仅是一种服装而是一种东方审美观！汉服的美表现在端庄大气、雅致、飘逸，这正是追求礼仪廉耻、含蓄谦让、端庄稳重的反映。令人可以欣赏而不敢亵渎，给人一种超凡脱俗的美感。而且东方传统服饰的“矜贵之美”全世界仅此中国一家，汉服上面沉淀着历史的厚重，更融合着东方的极致审美。
Hanfu is not only a kind of clothing but also an oriental aesthetic! The beauty of Hanfu is dignified, elegant and graceful, which is a reflection of the pursuit of etiquette, modesty, modesty and dignity. It is admirable but not desecrated, giving people a sense of transcendental beauty. Moreover, the "precious beauty" of traditional oriental clothing is only found in China. Hanfu is imbued with the weight of history and is integrated with the ultimate oriental aesthetics.
纵观中国历代汉服之美，它可典雅、端庄、婉约、可灵动、可雍容繁华，每一件件都代表着中国人独特的审美。
Looking at the beauty of Chinese Hanfu throughout the dynasties, it can be elegant, dignified, graceful, smart, graceful and prosperous, and each piece represents the unique aesthetic of the Chinese people.
Typeface Choice
Ma Shan Zheng Regular(马善政毛笔楷书):
Chinese and English Headline and Decorative Fonts.
Ma Shan Zheng Regular (马善政毛笔楷书) is a famous style of Chinese calligraphy created by the Qing Dynasty calligrapher Ma Shan Zheng. Known for its balanced structure, precise strokes, and elegant rhythm, this 毛笔楷书 (brush regular script) reflects both discipline and artistry.
In the exhibition, Ma Shan Zheng’s calligraphy can be displayed alongside Hanfu to highlight the shared values of craftsmanship, harmony, and aesthetic beauty in Chinese heritage. Just as Hanfu showcases the art of clothing, layering, and embroidery, calligraphy demonstrates the art of line, form, and visual balance, connecting visitors to the broader cultural context of historical China.
STSong (华文宋体):
Chinese and English Body Fonts.
STSong (华文宋体) is a modern Chinese typeface inspired by the traditional Song-style printing fonts (宋体), which originated during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE). Its serif-like strokes and balanced, elegant structure make it particularly suitable for formal, historical, and cultural displays.
For an exhibition for the Hanfu, STSong evokes the classical aesthetic of Chinese history, complementing the timeless elegance of Hanfu garments. The clear, readable strokes allow exhibition text, descriptions, and timelines to be both informative and create time travel back in ancient China's visual experience with the overall cultural theme. By using STSong, the exhibition can bridge traditional Chinese visual culture with modern design, giving visitors a sense of historical authenticity while maintaining contemporary readability.
Identity / Deliver
Design Mission:
今人不见古时月，今月曾经照古人。
The Hanfu Exhibition is a curated display of traditional Chinese clothing spanning multiple dynasties, from the Qin and Han periods to the Ming Dynasty. The exhibition showcases the evolution of design, materials, and aesthetics, including iconic garments such as 深衣 (Shenyi), 曲裾袍 (Quju Pao), 交窬裙 (Jiaoyu Qun), 齐胸襦裙 (Qi Xiong Ruqun) and more.
The mission of the exhibition is to educate visitors about the rich history of Chinese clothing, preserve Hanfu heritage, inspire creativity in modern design, and promote cultural understanding. Through interactive displays, workshops, and digital media, the exhibition allows visitors to experience Hanfu firsthand and appreciate its enduring cultural significance.
The exhibition features a long corridor guiding visitors through the rich history of Chinese Hanfu. On the left, Hanfu models represent the past, while scrolls on the right provide historical context. A large interactive silk, shaped like mountains, invites visitors to explore materials along the timeline. The scrolls feature concave ink brush marks layered with imagery of accessories, creating a dialogue between clothing and historical artworks. Hanfu stands are separated by seven red pillars with Chinese window patterns, each representing a stage in Hanfu evolution. Behind the garments, ancient paintings show historical figures wearing them, and information signs on the right complete a harmonious blend of history, art, and interactive storytelling.
Ancient Chinese Dynasties
秦汉 Qin and Han Dynasty
曲裾袍 Quju Shenyi
Qin 221 BCE - 206 BCE to Han 202 BCE - 220 CE
魏晋 Wei and Jin Dynasty
交窬裙 Guang Xiu Ru Qun
Wei 220 - 280 CE to Jin 265 - 420 CE
隋唐 Sui and Early Tang Dynasty
高腰襦裙 Gao Yao Ru Qun
Sui 581 - 618 CE to Early Tang Dynasty 618 - 712 CE
盛唐 Flourishing Tang Dynasty
齐胸衫裙 Qi Xiong Shan Qun
Flourishing Tang 650 - 755 CE
晚唐五代 Late Tang and Five Dynasty
大袖衫裙 Da Xiu Shan Qun
Tang 755 - 907 CE to Five Dynasty 907 - 979 CE
大宋 Song Dynasty
百褶裙+宋褙子 Bai Zhe Qun and Song Bei Zi
Song 960 – 1279 CE
大明 Ming Dynasty
交领襦裙 Jiao Ling Ru Qun
Ming 1368 – 1644 CE
Measurements
1 Inch = 2 feet
Physical Design Sizes
- Garment Stand height 155cm
- Timeline wall: 28 inches + 7 inches wide of the title wall = total 35 inches wide
- Garment Wall: 28 inches
- Floor: 35 x 4.5 inches
Hanfu Timeline 历史线
With long ink brush marks that is concave inward to the wall. Brush mark mask with the old ink painting of ancient life where people are wearing these hanfu. Interactive clothing pieces bonds with the old artworks of the people wearing the clothing.
Hanfu Stands 汉服
Red column pillar frames (7) to separate seven different Hanfu evolutions. The column pillar frames designed with Chinese transitional window pattern to represent transitional Chinese long corridor ceiling pattern on the ceiling corners. Behind the stand is an old painting of the person wearing it, showing records of it exists. The pillar design has a sign showing info of the clothing. Shown at the right of the clothing stand.
