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[telophase]

In traditional Japanese funeral custom, I am told by the internets, the kimono is wrapped around the dead person in the opposite way from the living. Does this also occur in traditional Chinese funeral rites? (I assume there are as many different traditional rites as there are ethnic groups in China - assume that you're in a historical fantasy wuxia movie: what would be likely for that?)

I have a painting in the works that was inspired by a Japanese story, but as it appeared in my head as a Chinese novel cover style painting, I've decided to move it over to more of a Chinese fantasy feel, rather than its current awkward amalgam of Japanese and Chinese.


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Comments

[nijibug]

True for China and probably Korea too. Don't quote me on Korea, though.

It's a good thing to keep in mind when drawing hanfu or kimono. Quite often I'll see the folding of the front of the robe unintentionally reversed in art.

[telophase]

Thankyou! :)

[yhlee]

Hey--I know you're asking about China, but for future reference do you want me to ask about Korea? I'm about to send off a letter to my mom tomorrow. ^_^

[telophase]

Sure! Couldn't hurt to know this! :)

[ebony14.livejournal.com]

You might check at little_details. It thrives on questions like this.

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Yes, but there I have to explain what search terms I used and I've forgotten all of them by now.

(The mod's on my f-list.:D)

[badnoodles.livejournal.com]

Given that the costume is a crazy mish-mash anyway, I don't think it's all that significant if it's true for Japan/not true for China.

[telophase.livejournal.com]

Given that I said I was moving it over to more of a Chinese feel which includes changing the sleeves*, I think it's quite significant.



* The only part that is specifically Japanese - the rest is consistent with Chinese wuxia movies.

[badnoodles.livejournal.com]

I totally fail at reading comprehension.