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What is a traditional Chinese dress called?
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There are a few different styles of traditional dresses from China. The hanfu was worn roughly 4000 years ago and was popular with noble women. Nowadays, the qipao is worn as a traditional dress. It originated in 1920s Shanghai and is recognized by its high side-slit. Find a collection of traditional Chinese dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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imagination, dreams and the mystery that foreign lands evoked.
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Located in Toulon, FR
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Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
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