There is an introduction to the origin of the Chinese costume cheongsam

Where does the cheongsam come from?

The cheongsam belongs to the national costume of the Manchu people. The Manchus are one of China's 56 ethnic groups.

The Manchus are in the Baishan, Songhua and Heilongjiang river basins in northeastern China.

The Manchu people have a very long history, and their origins can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty 3,000 years ago (11th century BC) since recorded Chinese history. At that time, the Manchu people, formerly known as the Sushen people, were one of the earliest recorded inhabitants of Northeast China at that time, and lived in the area of the Ussuri River in what is now Changbai Mountain. After the middle of the 16th century AD, the eighth son of the descendants of the Jurchen rulers of Jianzhou appeared, Aixin Jueluo Nurhachi (Aixin, Manchu "gold"; Jueluo, Manchu "clan").

This Taizu Aixin Jueluo Nurhachi founded the Manchu language, unified the Jurchens, and established the Jurchen clan Eight Banners system. In 1616, the Later Jin regime was established on the basis of Jurchen unification. In 1636, Taizong Aixin Jueluo Huang Taiji abolished the old Jurchen name and named the clan "Man".

As a result, the Jurchens gradually evolved into the Manchus. In 1644, the Manchurians entered the customs to establish the Qing Dynasty and set the capital in Beijing. Since then, the Manchu and Han ethnic groups have gradually merged.

It can be seen that the Manchus were not discovered only after the Manchu Qing Dynasty established their capitals, but gradually evolved after 3,000 years of evolution and development.

1. The origin of the cheongsam.

The cheongsam, known as the quintessence of China and the national dress of Chinese women, is a representative of traditional Chinese women's clothing. The cheongsam evolved from the robes worn by Manchu women in the Qing Dynasty. The robe is one of the traditional costumes of ancient China and has a long history.

In the Qing Dynasty, the robes of the women of the Eight Banners can be regarded as the predecessor of the cheongsam, and then after the integration of the Han women's clothing, learn from each other's strengths, and after the Opium War, the west wind gradually moved eastward, and the clothing was also greatly affected. In the 20s of the 20th century, cheongsam began to rise, simplifying the complex and becoming elegant. In the 30s, the cheongsam entered its heyday.

The cheongsam is one of the representatives of traditional Chinese women's clothing, and the cheongsam brings us a feeling that has gradually changed from the restraint and moderation of the past to a dignified and beautiful one.

The Qing Dynasty unified the world, and the clothing of the banner women was introduced to the Central Plains, and a Manchu fisherwoman named Hei Niu had a good figure and good looks. In order to facilitate fishing, she cut the large skirt into a button-down skirt casual dress, which was convenient and beautiful, and women followed suit, and the cheongsam spread.

1. The cheongsam evolved from the robes of Manchu women. At the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, Manchu women mainly wore long robes, while Han women still wore upper robes and lower skirts. In the middle of the Qing Dynasty, the Manchu and Han dynasties followed suit; In the late Qing Dynasty, the Manchu and Han emulated each other to reach its peak.

2. In the 20s of the 20th century, under the influence of Western clothing, the cheongsam was continuously improved and popularized by Han women, and entered thousands of households. In the 30s of the 20th century, it almost became the standard clothing of Chinese women.

Manchus, because they are called banner people.