In costume dramas, wide sleeves become an eye-catching design element, reminiscent of a scene from the 86 version of "Journey to the West".
Tang Seng and his entourage came to the territory of Zhenyuan Daxian, and because of a misunderstanding, they clashed with the little fairy, which caused Sun Wukong to pull out the ginseng fruit tree in anger.
In order to prevent the Tang monks and apprentices from leaving, Zhenyuan Daxian cast a spell in his sleeve and sucked them into his sleeve.
This scene shows the magical power of the sleeve, and although it is a plot setting, it reflects the unique design of ancient clothing.
The sleeves of ancient costumes were not only decorative, but also practical.
In ancient times, the sleeves of clothing were different from the modern design with pockets, but in the form of "hidden in the sleeve", which provided the function of storing things.
This ingenious design can meet the needs of daily life, enabling people to carry some small items such as handkerchiefs, money bags, fans, etc.
Wide sleeves have their own uniqueness in ancient costumes, especially in the Xianxia drama "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", the wide-sleeved flowing fairy skirt of nightshade has become a classic that people talk about.
However, compared to modern clothing, ancient clothing has certain limitations in terms of practicality.
Although the wide sleeves are beautiful, they are not as practical as the pocket design in terms of function, and are more to highlight the aristocratic status and standardize sitting and lying behavior.
The sleeves of ancient clothing came in different shapes, some of which could be used to meet the needs of daily travel.
Due to the ancient cloth burlap, which was not as diverse as modern clothing, pockets were not an integral part of clothing.
When the ancients traveled, they used cleverly designed sleeves to meet the needs of carrying small items, showing the details of the wisdom of the ancients.
Whether it is the evolution of clothing or the inheritance of ancient culture, it constitutes the unique tradition of the Chinese nation.
As a cultural symbol for thousands of years, Hanfu is not only different in shape, but also has immeasurable value in spirit.
This is the pride of Chinese culture, the inheritance of the bloodline of the Chinese nation, and a spiritual treasure that cannot be violated by anyone.