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Who is Nüwa?

The Goddess of Creation: 女娲 Nüwā. According to legend, Nüwa molded mankind out of clay, giving life to Chinese civilization.

Nüwa Hanfu is a Chinese American, woman-owned small business, established in 2022.

Amidst a world of polyesters and fantasized traditional wear, we specialize in sourcing historically accurate and approachable Chinese attire from smaller indie brands.
Based in Seattle, WA, USA.

月出皎兮, 佼人僚兮

For the Modern Goddess

Named after the Mother Goddess of China, at Nüwa Hanfu we are dedicated to preserving and celebrating China's history and culture.

We aim to build a vibrant community that appreciates and promotes the beauty and diversity of historical fashion.

No matter where you're from or where you're at on your hanfu journey, everyone is welcome to enjoy the luxuries of authentic Chinese attires.

We hope you'll fall in love with hanfu the way we did! So much so that you'll want to wear it everyday (and why we offer so many versatile pieces)🎋

Meet the Team

We're a small team of passionate hanfu enthusiasts, dedicated to bringing historical fashion to your doorstep.

Chuyan Wang 王楚嫣

Founder & CEO

Started by Chuyan Wang, also known as @mochihanfu on Tiktok.

Combining traditional makeup and Chinese myths, Chuyan creates stunning videos for her 700k followers.

Learning of hanfu while watching vintage Shanghai Animation films, Chuyan has since dedicated her life to sharing the history behind the garments and making hanfu more accessible for all.

Jelly, TX

Logistics Manager

Favorite Dynasty: Tang, Song, Qing

"I love clothing of every style and era, especially with historical ties or mythology. I love that even though there are key features of hanfu, you can still make it your own"

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@jellyf.i.s.h

Alex, GA

Operations Manager

Favorite Dynasty: Tang & Song

"I have always wished for China to have a cultural clothing its people identified with... I would love to revive historically accurate hanfu to preserve the source of cultural identity through clothing, and from that build a modern continuation of the ideas found from past eras."

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王恺之

@coffeeandjiu

Emily, WA

Customer Communications

Favorite Dynasty: Ming

"I like Ming Dynasty hanfu because it's the most similar to my sense of style. The pieces are easy to mix and match with things I already have in my closet. I love being able to create multiple outfits from one era."

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卢婉萍

@_emilyylu

Janis, CO

Customer Communications

Favorite Dynasty: All but especially Ming

"I have been a hanfu enthusiast since 2021 and actually bought my first ever hanfu from Nüwa Hanfu. Spreading cultural knowledge within the Chinese-American & local community is incredibly important to me. I am also a drag performer incorporating Chinese culture, intertwining hanfu and Chinese music in my performances."

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@saltyiceprince

Vania, CA

Design & UX Specialist

Favorite Dynasty: Wei, Jin, Northern & Southern

"I spent a large portion of my childhood in Shanghai so I've always felt a very strong connection to Chinese culture. I would love to help grow its presence here in the West."

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@vaniaaliu

Lydia, CA

Stock Management & Curation Intern

Favorite Dynasty: Tang & Ming

"I'm excited to learn more about hanfu. Although Tang & Ming styles are my favorite, I only own one hanfu piece: a Mamianqun. I enjoy watching Chinese dramas, drawing, horseback riding, and figure skating"

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@pao.cai.tan

Nüwa Hanfu focuses on natural fabrics, authentic designs, perfect for incorporating into daily wear — showcasing brands that empower and celebrate Chinese culture.

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