I have to admit, I was pretty impatient to get to this third post on the history of qipao (or…
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History of the qipao (part II): from recluse to National Dress, 1910s and 1920s
This is part II of a mini series that I’m writing on the history of the qipao. If you missed…
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History of the qipao (part I): Nurhaci and the hoof cuffed pao, Qing dynasty
I first wrote about the history of the qipao (or Cheongsam in Cantonese) over two years ago in 2014. When…
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The difference between qipao and cheongsam
So, what is the difference between qipao and cheongsam? If you are reading this blog, then chances are you would…
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