How to tie the sleeves of Hanfu

Hanfu sleeves are an important part of traditional Han costumes. There are various styles and binding methods, and different styles and binding methods also represent different cultural connotations. When wearing Hanfu, how to tie the sleeves is a relatively basic skill. Here is a detailed introduction to the binding methods and precautions of Hanfu sleeves.

First, the sleeve binding method

Front pleating method: fold the sleeve in half along the center line, then fold the sleeve mouth in half, then fold the sleeve mouth upward, wrap the whole sleeve around the wrist, and finally fold the cuff downward to complete the front pleating method.

Post-pleating method: roll up the sleeves from bottom to top, turn the cuffs to the wrist, tie them with ribbons or strings, and finally turn down the upper part of the sleeves to complete the post-pleating method.

Arm binding method: fold the sleeve in half along the center line, then fold the port of the sleeve in half, wrap the whole sleeve on the arm, and finally fold the cuff down to complete the arm binding method.

Wrist binding method: roll up the sleeves from bottom to top, turn the cuffs to the wrist, bind them with ribbons or strings, and finally turn down the upper part of the sleeves to complete the wrist binding method.

Single-line binding method: roll up the sleeves from bottom to top, turn the cuffs to the wrists, tie them tightly with ribbons or strings, finally turn down the upper part of the sleeves, and then fold the sleeves in half along the midline to complete the single-line binding method.

Second, matters needing attention

Binding method should be neat: no matter which sleeve binding method is adopted, attention should be paid to neatness, and the folds of sleeves should be uniform, and there should be no looseness or skew.

Choose the right rope: you need ribbon or string to tie your sleeves. These ropes should be soft in texture, and their colors should be in harmony with Hanfu, so as not to affect the beauty of the whole Hanfu.

Light binding: When binding sleeves, the operation should be light, and try not to use too much force, so as not to scratch the skin or affect the cleanliness of clothes.

Anti-skid measures: After the sleeves are tied, pay attention to anti-skid, especially at the wrist to ensure that they will not loosen or slip.

Choose the appropriate sleeve binding method according to the occasion: the styles and details of sleeve binding methods will be different in different occasions, such as formal occasions and daily occasions, so choose the appropriate sleeve binding method according to the specific situation.

In a word, there are many ways and styles to tie the sleeves of Hanfu, and each method has different cultural connotation and historical background. When wearing Hanfu, the binding of sleeves is also a very important link, which needs us to take it seriously and practice.