What are the characteristics of clothes in Qing Dynasty?

The Qing Dynasty is a special historical period in the costume history of China, which is dominated by Manchu costumes and has typical nomadic characteristics in the north. This is the result of the Qing rulers forcing people to change their costumes by means of violence and prohibition, which led to great changes in ancient Chinese costumes in the last feudal dynasty.

The tradition of the Han nationality, which lasted for thousands of years, was destroyed and changed. In sharp contrast, the short and narrow sleeves and the simple and solemn flag dress have gained a dominant position.

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During the Qing dynasty, shaving and changing clothes were popularized. In the ninth year of Shunzhi (1652), the Regulations on Wearing Shoulders was promulgated, from which the crowns, dresses and all costumes of the Han nationality in the Ming Dynasty were abolished. However, Manchu costumes also absorbed the texture patterns of Ming costumes.

The costumes of the emperors in the Qing Dynasty included court clothes, auspicious clothes, regular clothes and travelling clothes. The imperial robes and crowns worn by the emperor are divided into winter clothes and summer clothes. The difference between winter clothes and summer clothes is mainly in the edge of clothes. Satin is used in spring and summer, and expensive fur is used in autumn and winter. Its basic styles are robes, skirts with lapels and shirts.

Reference Baidu Encyclopedia-Qing Dynasty Clothing