Today I finished my proof of (basic) concept of the 8th Century Tang Dynasty China ruqun in muslin for the Epic Timey-Wimey Garb Project Doll.
The ru is one piece, based on what I could determine from both general hanfu patterns and period paintings. The skirt construction was based on a YouTube video of how to wear this style of hanfu and backed up by my research on the evolution of the skirt. I’ll have more on that once I do the write-up for this period.
Here’s the back:
YouTube video:
And my Pinterest board for this project, which has a lot of period paintings and modern reproductions: ETWGP: 8th Century Tang Dynasty China
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