The Rich History Of Qipao
There’s more than meets the eye with the qipao dress, which is steeped in history, rich culture and symbolism. The style was traditionally worn by the Manchu women during the Qing dynasty from 1644. By the 1900s the dress symbolized a silent protest to promote gender equalities. In the 1920s the modern version with a tighter fit became popular in Shanghai, and a fashionable choice for socialites and upper classes. By the 1950s the dress was associated with bourgeois classes during the anti-tradition movements.
The Rich History Of Qipao
Traditional Chinese Culture
In recent times the qipao dress has become a popular symbol of traditional Chinese culture, and an embodiment of what it’s like to be ethnically Chinese. China’s first lady, Peng Liyuan, the wife of President Xi Jinping, recently made a statement by wearing the qipao on visits abroad.
Traditional Chinese Culture
