Tang Dynasty Round Collar Robe Men's Hanfu Liang Zhou Ci
About the form
This robe meticulously revives the Tang Dynasty’s signature round collar design with side slits (缺胯袍). Delicate stand collar accents and artfully contrasted panels – featuring printed motifs on the inner placket and cuffs – echo artifacts unearthed from Tang-era tombs.
Cultural Narrative
1. Silk Road Legacy: Bold pattern clashes honor Central Asian influences absorbed during China’s golden age of cultural exchange.
2. Imperial Aesthetic: Harmonious color-blocking embodies the Tang ethos of embracing foreign artistry within traditional frameworks.
Design Intelligence
1. Side vents for ease of movement
2. Contrast fabric panels at sleeves and closure
3. Flowing silhouette mirroring Tang nobility’s grace
Why This Piece Resonates
Wear a masterpiece of cultural synthesis – where Central Asian vibrancy meets Tang sophistication in one timeless statement.
（This round-collar robe ships as a standalone piece.）
About the fabric
Crafted for Comfort & Tradition
*Pure Ramie Fabric in 21-Count Coarse Yarn*
Authentic Textile Legacy
Woven from 100% ramie in a substantial 21-count coarse yarn, this robe undergoes artisanal stone-washing to achieve its signature lived-in character. The fabric’s natural, unbleached hue exudes understated elegance, while its textured surface celebrates ramie’s innate breathability – perfect for spring through early autumn wear.
Thoughtful Design Details
1. Main Body: Raw stone-washed ramie with organic rustic appeal
2. Contrast Panels: Fine-count printed ramie featuring vibrant multi-hued diamond lattice patterns
3. Functional Elegance: Unlined single-layer construction for airflow optimization
Wearable Philosophy
Embrace the "unembellished rustic beauty" (朴拙之美) – where nature’s imperfections become virtues, inviting you to move with unconstrained authenticity.
About inspiration
Cultural Context
As ancient China’s zenith, the Tang Dynasty elevated Liangzhou Ballad (凉州词) to prominence within military folk-music traditions. These frontier verses—born in Liangzhou, the vital Silk Road gateway west of Chang’an—captured the essence of borderland life: distant garrisons, Central Asian landscapes, and the raw emotional tapestry of the frontier.
Artistic Legacy
Characterized by poignant ruggedness and martial grandeur, the ballads’ aesthetic was immortalized by literary giants like Wang Zhihuan and Wang Han. Their works transformed Liangzhou into an enduring symbol of Tang cultural prowess.
Design Homage
Jun Chen’s Round Collar Robe channels this legacy:
Silk Road Motifs: Geometric patterns mirror caravan routes through Central Asia
Frontier Palette: Earth-toned fabrics evoke desert fortresses and steppe skies
Poetic Resilience: Structured silhouette reflects the ballads’ unyielding spirit
Wearable Heritage
This isn’t mere clothing—it’s a tactile connection to Tang Dynasty frontier poetry’s soul-stirring majesty