Dec 26, 2024
曲领中衣 Quling inner garment
One of the first impressions a lot of people have of Hanfu is the criss-crossed collar, but actually records show a turtle-neck style of inner shirt as early as West Han (206BC - 8AD). It was called Quling (领/ling meaning collar) and wrapped around the neck.
There are speculations that this garment is what influenced the round collar styles in later dynasties.
I have a short neck and anything wrapping around it makes me itchy (turtle necks, choker necklaces, etc.) so I don't have one of these in my wardrobe. But I think for winter it would be nice and warm to have once of these around :D
