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Chinese QiPao Cheongsam Dress History

Girl's traditional Chinese dresses are called QiPaos or qi pao and is the traditional Chinese clothing.  It was started to be   worn during the Ching Dynasty (1644-1911 AD), which was established by the Manchu people who were from Northern China. It is now worn for formal occasions such as weddings, engagements, and on the Chinese New Year.  The Ching Dynasty in also spelled Qing Dynasty. Traditionally elements include brocaded cloth, frog knots, and mandarin collars. Cheongsam is the Cantonese word, that is often used in English for QiPao. After the communist took over, wearing of the QiPao in China was seen as capitalistic during Mao's era.

After the Ching Dynasty took over, men were required to wear a queue, or a long pony tail as a mark of subservance. If the queue was cut off, this marked them as a rebel. The Ching Dynasty was overthrown in the revolution of 1911, but the QiPao was still worn in China and survived in Taiwan and Hong Kong as fashionable dress after the revolution of 1949.  After the opening of China in 1976 QiPaos have again become common wear for special occasions including weddings in China! The boy's QiPaos have a Queue attached in the hat.

Traditionally Chinese Color Symbolism - Meanings for Colors

Red is the color of good luck, happiness, joy, and for brides, since it is of energy as symbolized by fire.  Yellow traditionally the color used for imperial service and the first Emperor is called The Yellow Emperor. Blue is the color of immortality. Blue and Green are the symbols of Spring.  Black is a color for young boys, since it's the beginning. White is the end, so it's the color of mourning,  More information on Chinese Color Symbolism including pictures of examples.

Modern QiPaos

QiPaos are made out of many materials, with the high end ones made out of beads (like the one I wore for my wedding) and are often custom made. Custom made QiPao can cost up to $5000 dollars.  In weddings, the bride will often have multiple QiPaos. The traditional color for weddings is Red (a good luck color in Chinese).  In the movie, In The Mood For Love, the female protagonist wears beautiful QiPaos.

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Girl's Purple QiPao Traditional Chinese Dress
Girl's Purple Traditional QiPao Chinese Dress
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  • Purple is symbolic of wealth and winter in the Chinese Culture!
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Girls Purple Traditional Chinese Dress/Pants Set
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  • Girl's beautiful purple traditional Chinese dress pants set
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Girl's Red QiPao Chinese Dress Traditional qi pao
Girl's Red Traditional Chinese QiPao Dress
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  • Red is symbolic of good luck, vitality, and the New Year in the Chinese Culture!
  • Gold brocaded Red Cloth of bamboo and plum leaves which are also symbolic of longevity
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Girl Red QiPao Traditional Chinese Dress/Pants Set
Girl's Red Traditional Chinese QiPao Dress/Pants Set
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  • satin fabric is patterned/brocaded with beautiful golden plum blossoms and bamboo leaves
  • mandarin collar, cap sleeves, and hand sewn Chinese knotted buttons
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Girl's Aqua Blue Traditional Chinese QiPao Dress
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  • Aqua is the connection between nature and spring
  • Gold brocaded Aqua Cloth of bamboo and plum leaves which are also symbolic of longevity
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Girl Pink Traditional Chinese Dress/Pants Set
Girl's Pink Traditional Chinese Dress/Pants Set
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  • Mandarin collar, cap sleeves
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  • Hand sewn Chinese knotted buttons (frog buttons)
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Girl's Pink QiPao Traditional Chinese Dress
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  • high-quality soft pink fabric brocaded with hot pink and cream bamboo and plum blossoms
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Girl's Hot Pink Traditional QiPao Chinese Dress Costume
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  • Easy dressing with the back zipper
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Boy's Blue Traditional Chinese Pants Set
Boy's Chinese Blue Traditional Costume Pants Set
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  • frog buttons (embroidered)
  • dragon brocade, golden edging
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You can't resist but bow your heads when you see him wear this Chinese suit!

Chinese Boys Costume Outfit, Red Pants Set
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  • Chinese Boys Costume Outfit, Red Pants Set with frog buttons (embroidered), mandarin collar, dragon brocade, golden edging, and includes a hat
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Take your child to a journey towards Chinese culture!
   
 
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