Important Notes
Washing
*Hanfu garments are often delicate, especially those with embroidery. Handwashing is recommended.
*If you prefer to use a washing machine, choose the gentlest cycle and place the Hanfu in a laundry bag for added protection.
*After washing, air-dry indoors in a well-ventilated area.Avoid direct sunlight, as it can cause color fading.
Storage
*Store your Hanfu in breathable garment bags to keep it clean and protected.
*Avoid hanging for long periods, as this can stretch or distort the fabric.
*Instead, gently fold your Hanfu and store it flat or stack it neatly in a storage box or drawer.
What to Expect Before Your Order Ships
Processing Time: Orders are typically processed within 3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays.
Readily Available Items: These items are processed and shipped within 3 business days.
Preorder Items: Processing time for preorder items may range from 2 to 5 weeks, as indicated in the product description. Please refer to the estimated timeframe under the product description for an accurate processing duration.
If your order contains both readily available and preorder items and you wish to have them shipped separately, an additional USD 25 will apply. Please contact us to arrange this.
Once your order has been dispatched, we cannot cancel, modify your order.
If there are any issues with your order — such as an item being out of stock or unavailable — we will notify you via email within 48 hours of receiving your order.
If you have any questions or need support, feel free to contact us at jianxihanfu@gmail.com. Please allow 1-2 business days for a reply, as there may be a time zone difference.
International Shipping
Enjoy FREE Standard Delivery on $199USD+ orders! Discount applies automatically.
Shipping Methods
- Express Shipping: Delivered via DHL or FedEx, typically within 5–7 business days. For certain addresses, we may use EMS or UPS at our discretion.
- Standard Shipping: Shipped via China Post and USPS, with an estimated delivery time of 2 weeks.
Order Tracking
Once your order ships, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number so you can follow your package every step of the way.
- DHL: https://www.dhl.com/en/express/tracking.html
- FedEx: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/tracking.html
- China Post: https://www.17track.net/en
Customs Duties & Taxes
Please note that any customs fees, duties, or taxes imposed by your country are not included. These charges are determined by local customs authorities and are beyond our control.
In the event that customs duties are declined at the time of delivery, the package is returned to us, please note that no refunds or cancellations will be provided. This is due to penalty charges imposed by the courier for the return shipment. We appreciate your understanding that international shipping costs are increasingly expensive and our profit margins are very slim. Therefore, please do not place an order if you are unable to pay the customs duties imposed by your country.
Notice for U.S. Customers – New Customs Duty Policy Starting May 2nd
- From May 2nd, 2025 onwards, all shipments entering the U.S. may incur customs duties. Recipients must pay any applicable duties before delivery can proceed.
- Orders shipped before May 2nd are not guaranteed to arrive in the U.S. before the deadline. If they arrive after May 2nd, duties may still apply.
- If customs duties are refused by the recipient, the package will be returned to China, and unfortunately, no refunds or cancellations will be provided due to penalties charged by the courier.
- Some items may be shipped from Singapore, but please note that we cannot guarantee exemption from customs duties. If you would like your order to be shipped from Singapore, please contact us in advance to confirm.
Ming Dynasty Clothing Shape and Structure: A Blend of Innovation and Practicality
Ming Dynasty women’s hanfu saw key structural advancements: standing collars (vertical collars) emerged amid the Little Ice Age’s cold, fitted with metal or button loops to wrap the neck for warmth, becoming a signature design. As the core skirt style, Mamianqun (horse-face skirts) had overlapping front-back panels forming a "horse-face" shape, with side pleats for mobility and decorated hem bands—e.g., the gold-threaded nine-dragon embroidery on Empress Xiaojing’s (Dingling Mausoleum) "Hundred Boys Robe" skirt bands signified nobility. Complementing these, the "cross-shaped" flat cutting technique was retained, featuring wide sleeves with narrow cuffs and slit hems with gussets; the shoulder-over dividing line on Empress Xiaojing’s robe, for example, created an elegant A-line silhouette.
Ming Dynasty Clothing Decoration: Integration of Craftsmanship and Symbolism
In terms of decoration, royal noblewomen used high-end fabrics like brocade, kesi (silk tapestry) and zhuanghua luo (patterned gauze), adorned with gold-woven embroidery, while commoners mainly wore cotton, supplemented by zhusi (fine silk) and lingluo (damask gauze). Patterns followed the "every pattern has a meaning" principle—cloud motifs, interlocking branch patterns paired with phoenixes, peacocks and flowers were common; for example, the yellow satin quilt embroidered with flowers and peacocks (collected in Shandong Museum) symbolized "prosperity throughout the four seasons". Exclusive accessories included xiapei (a decorative shawl for noblewomen), exclusive to imperial consorts with rank-specific patterns like zhai (pheasant) or peacock motifs, and "jinbu" (a pendant made of gold, jade, pearls and jadeite) that hung from the chest, producing a tinkling sound while walking and serving both decorative and ritual purposes.