What do you mean by five waists and seven collars?

Five waists and seven collars are a kind of traditional Hanfu, also known as Hanfu. It is characterized by a wide top and a narrow bottom, a high waist in the middle, and a neckline with two layers, with a wider outer layer and a narrower inner layer. This kind of dress began in the Tang Dynasty and was popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is a representative symbol of the traditional dress of Han nationality in China. The five-waist and seven-collar symbolizes "Five Blessingg's imminent, seven stars shine high", which means good luck and good luck. It is an important part of China's ancient culture.

The history of "five waists and seven collars" can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when this kind of clothing was called "Jia" and was a kind of aristocratic clothing. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, five waists and seven collars gradually became the daily clothes of ordinary people and one of the traditional clothes of the Han nationality. In different dynasties, there have been some changes, such as the five waists and six sides in the Tang Dynasty, the five waists in the Ming Dynasty and the seven waists in the Qing Dynasty, but their basic characteristics have never changed.

Five waists and seven collars are not only a kind of clothing, but also an important part of China traditional culture. In ancient times, five waists and seven collars were regarded as auspicious symbols, and people who wore five waists and seven collars were considered lucky and blessed. Nowadays, the five-waist and seven-collar has gradually changed from a traditional costume to a symbol showing China's traditional culture, which is widely used in stage performances, movies, diplomatic etiquette and other occasions. The cultural value of "five waists and seven collars" is constantly improving, which plays an important role in inheriting and carrying forward the cultural tradition and cultural self-confidence of the Chinese nation.