A Brief History of Chinese Underwear/极简中国内衣史

Richly illustrated, this book unfolds the thousand-year evolution and unique allure of Chinese underwear.

图文并茂，展现中国内衣的千年演变与独特魅力。

Underwear, as the garment closest to the body, is far more than a tool for covering and keeping warm - it is also a mirror reflecting social values, aesthetic sensibilities, and even economic conditions. With time as its axis and culture as its framework, this book employs concise and vivid language to trace the evolution of Chinese underwear from ancient times to the present day.

From the bixi (apron-like garment) of high antiquity, to the quju of the Qin and Han dynasties, the liangdang of the Wei and Jin periods, the moxiong and guodu of the Song and Yuan dynasties, and the dudou (belly band) of the Ming and Qing - this book takes you on a journey through time, revealing the thousand-year story encapsulated in these small yet intimate garments.

Beyond introducing the forms, materials, and craftsmanship of underwear across different periods, this book also explores the cultural connotations and social transformations embedded within them. For example, the inscription "Chang Le Wei Yang" (Everlasting Joy, Never Ending) on Han Dynasty "heart garments" reflects the people's longing for a happy life; the popularity of the hezi in the Tang Dynasty speaks to the open and inclusive spirit of the High Tang era; the Song Dynasty moxiong embodies the aesthetic restraint and cultural gravity of the time; while the appearance of the "little vest" in the Republican period marks the awakening of female self-awareness.

Richly illustrated with historical images and photographs of actual artifacts, this book aims to present an engaging, accessible, and entertaining history of Chinese underwear. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a researcher of dress and culture, or a general reader, this book offers both knowledge and enjoyment.

内衣，作为最贴近身体的衣物，不仅是遮羞保暖的工具，更是社会观念、审美趣味、乃至经济水平的缩影。本书以时间为轴，以文化为纬，用简洁生动的语言，勾勒出中国内衣从古至今的演变历程。

从上古时期的蔽膝，到秦汉时期的曲裾，魏晋时期的裲裆，宋元时期的抹胸、裹肚，再到明清时期的肚兜，带你穿越时空，领略方寸之间的千年风情。

除了介绍不同时期内衣的形制、材质、工艺，本书还将探讨内衣背后蕴含的文化内涵和社会变迁。例如，汉代"心衣"上的"长乐未央"字样，反映了人们对美好生活的向往；唐代"诃子"的流行，表现了盛唐开放包容的社会风气；宋代抹胸体现时尚的收敛与文化的凝重；而民国时期"小马甲"的出现，则标志着女性自我意识的觉醒。

本书配有大量珍贵的历史图片和实物照片，力求为读者呈现一部生动有趣、通俗易懂的中国内衣史。无论是历史爱好者、服饰文化研究者，还是普通读者，都能从本书中获得知识和乐趣。