This is my comprehensive guide to all the subtle yet distinct parts of the qipao (cheongsam): from the material, the…
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Treasure of the Week: Antique Chinese Sunglasses
I had no idea of the age of these antique sunglasses until I sat down to write this post. Since…
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History of the qipao (part I): Nurhaci and the hoof cuffed pao, Qing dynasty
I first wrote about the history of the qipao (or Cheongsam in Cantonese) over two years ago in 2014. When…
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