The Evolution of Female Clothing in Ancient China

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Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD)

Tang Dynasty

(618-907 CE)

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Wei and Jin Dynasties

Northern Dynasty

Ming Dynasty (1368-1544 AD)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanfu

qū jū - 曲裾

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Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE)

Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)

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Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD)

Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368 AD)

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qípáo - (旗袍)

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Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD)

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peasants and the poor:

wealthy and upper class:

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