Jan 13, 2019
Hey! I just have a quick question: In the photo set of a model in green carrying a backpack that you recently reblogged, is there a name for the red strips of cloth that hold his sleeves back? Thanks! I love your blog so much!
Hi, glad you love my blog!
Those red strips of cloth that hold his sleeves back in this photoset are called Panbo/襻膊. As early as the Han dynasty, the Chinese used Panbo to tie their sleeves higher so that they could do things more conveniently. The most expensive Panbo was made of silver thread, and was used by top female cooks.
Below - a Panbo tutorial for Hanfu (Quju):
Hope this helps!
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