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The origin of cheongsam Introduction

I. Origin of Cheongsam

Cheongsam, known as the Chinese national treasure and the national costume of Chinese women, is the representative of traditional Chinese women's clothing. The cheongsam evolved from the robe worn by Manchu women in the Qing Dynasty. The cheongsam is one of the traditional dresses in ancient China with a long history. Qing Dynasty, the eight banners women's robes can only be regarded as the predecessor of the cheongsam, and then after the fusion with the Han Chinese women's clothing, take the long and make up for the shortcomings of the opium wars, the western winds of the eastward gradient, the dress is also greatly influenced by the. 1920s belongs to the cheongsam began to rise, the complexity of the style into a simplified, elegant style change. By the 1930s, the cheongsam had entered its heyday.

The cheongsam is one of the representatives of traditional Chinese women's clothing, the cheongsam brings us the feeling from the past constraints, moderation gradually changed into a dignified, beautiful.