Chinese Wedding Dress Collection | Qipao & Qun Kwa for Your Special Day
Explore Jinza Oriental Couture’s Chinese wedding dress collection, featuring exquisite Qipao and Qun Kwa made from luxurious silk. Each dress is custom designed and made with intricate hand embroidery, including traditional symbols like the dragon, phoenix, peonies, and more, representing prosperity and love. Custom-made for modern brides, our dresses blend cultural heritage with personalized touches for your special day. Perfect for honoring tradition in a contemporary way.
What JINZA Oriental Couture Offers
At Jinza Oriental Couture, we specialize in handcrafted Chinese wedding attire that celebrates your cultural heritage with elegance and tradition. Our collection includes Qun Kwa, the intricately embroidered two-piece wedding dress; Xiu He Fu, a regal and timeless A-line two pieces featuring vibrant embroidery;
Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Dress - Qun Kwa (裙褂）
Qun Kwa, originating during the Ming Dynasty, the Qun Kwa dress has been a symbol of marital happiness and prosperity for centuries.
What is Qun Kwa?
What is Qun Kwa?
Traditionally, a Qun Kwa consists of two parts: a jacket a skirt. This exquisite wedding attire, typically worn by brides from Hong Kong and Southern parts of Asia, features hand-embroidered symbols such as dragons, phoenixes, pomegranates, lucky clouds, bats, peonies and grapes.
The dragon and phoenix embroideries are padded and three-dimensional, adding rich texture and depth to the garment. Due to the deep cultural significance of these symbols, it is generally not recommended to fully customize the embroidery.
What is Qun Kwa?
Traditionally, a Qun Kwa consists of two parts: a jacket a skirt. This exquisite wedding attire, typically worn by brides from Hong Kong and Southern parts of Asia, features hand-embroidered symbols such as dragons, phoenixes, pomegranates, lucky clouds, bats, peonies and grapes.
The dragon and phoenix embroideries are padded and three-dimensional, adding rich texture and depth to the garment. Due to the deep cultural significance of these symbols, it is generally not recommended to fully customize the embroidery.
Qun Kwas are defined by the level of embroidery coverage on the red silk garment.
- King Kwa (褂皇): The most luxurious, featuring 98% - 100% intricate embroidery.
- Queen Kwa (褂后): Nearly as elaborate as King Kwa, with approximately 90% embroidery.
- Da Wu Fu Kwa (大五福): Contains about 80% embroidery, maintaining a high level of detail.
- Zhong Wu Fu Kwa (中五福): Offers around 70% embroidery, balancing elegance and simplicity.
- Xiao Wu Fu Kwa (小五福): Ranges from 30% to 60% embroidery, providing a more understated option.
Xiu He Fu (秀禾服）
The Xiu He Fu is a modern creation of Chinese Wedding Dress that inspired by gowns from the late Qing Dynasty (1910s). It gained popularity in 2001 when actress Zhou Xun wore it in her wedding scenes in the Chinese drama “Ju Zi Hong Le.” The gown’s name originates from Zhou Xun’s character, Xiu He.
Compared to the Qun Kwa, the Xiu He Fu tends to be bolder and less traditional, offering a unique blend of historical elegance and contemporary flair.
Features of Xiu He Fu
Features of Xiu He Fu
Xiu He Fu consists of a fitted jacket with wide sleeves and an A-line skirt with 2-8 panels. During the tea ceremony, the bride sits on the bed with the skirt spread out, symbolizing a prosperous marriage.
The design blends traditional (dragons, phoenixes, peonies) and modern (double happiness) elements, more comfortable and contemporary than Qun Kwa.
Features of Xiu He Fu
Xiu He Fu consists of a fitted jacket with wide sleeves and an A-line skirt with 2-8 panels. During the tea ceremony, the bride sits on the bed with the skirt spread out, symbolizing a prosperous marriage.
The design blends traditional (dragons, phoenixes, peonies) and modern (double happiness) elements, more comfortable and contemporary than Qun Kwa.
The Art of Custom Xiu He Fu
Luxury Modern Xiu He Fu
Premium golden fabric, exuding nobility and elegance
3D dragon and phoenix embroidery, showcasing rich cultural heritage
Modern sleeveless fitted jacket design, accentuating the bride's silhouette
Eight-panel A-line skirt with intricate 360-degree embroidery
Perfect blend of traditional and modern elements, suitable for various wedding styles
Traditional Red Silk Xiu He Fu
Red silk with phoenix, and peony, and gold embroidery
Minimalist design with sea wave background
symbolizes love, harmony, and prosperity
Suitable for wedding and formal events
Blends traditional and contemporary Asian aesthetics
Custom-Designed Chinese Wedding Dress Collection
JINZA Oriental Couture Chinese Wedding Dress Features
A Chinese wedding dress is more than just attire; it’s a deeply symbolic garment that carries the blessings of ancestors and family traditions. Traditionally worn by brides to honor their heritage, the Chinese wedding dress, often a Qipao or Qun Kwa, reflects centuries of cultural significance and elegance. The fitted shape, double-sided slits, and luxurious silk material highlight a modern, sophisticated silhouette, while the hand-binding trim, available in gold or other preferred colors, adds a personalized touch of refinement.
The design inspiration for each dress is drawn from ancient water paintings, where the ratios and placement of the embroidered symbols are carefully referenced to the artistry of those timeless works. This brings an element of history and balance to the garment. Along with the classic symbols of the phoenix, dragon, and peony—each representing prosperity, love, and beauty—modern brides can also personalize their dress with details that hold personal significance, such as family pet names, memorable dates, or the names of loved ones.
Each wedding dress is custom-made and individually crafted, drawing inspiration from the ancestral tradition of wearing a Qipao for weddings. This attention to detail and personalization ensures that every piece is not just a dress but a meaningful work of art, designed to create an unforgettable look for your most special day.
Custom-Designed Chinese Wedding Dress Process
For Classical brides
Custom Traditional Chinese Wedding Dress
For classical brides, our custom Chinese wedding dress offers the timeless elegance of a traditional Qipao cut. With 9-14 cm sleeves, double-sided slits, and gold trims, you can select a shade of red that complements your skin tone. Work with our expert team to design personalized hand embroidery, followed by a detailed process including sketches, muslin fitting, and final fitting. Experience the artistry of creating your custom Qipao for the...
For Modern Brides
Reflecting Modern Style with Traditional Elegance
Modern brides often seek to blend tradition with contemporary fashion, and a custom Chinese wedding dress is the ideal way to achieve this balance. Whether you’re looking for a fitted and flare Chinese wedding dress, a halter neckline Cheongsam with a slit, or a red lace Chinese wedding dress, we can create a design that combines modern elements with traditional elegance. From a white lace Qipao for your wedding to...
How to Choose the Perfect Chinese Wedding Dress
Ceremony Style: Pick Qun Kwa or Xiu He Fu for traditional; Qipao for modern.
Best Colors: Traditional red or modern gold, pink, white.
Custom Design: Add personal embroidery or family symbols.
Perfect Fit: Ensure a tailored fit for comfort and style.
Coordinated Designs for your special day
Custom Chinese Wedding Dress and Matching Tang Suit for Groom
For couples looking to coordinate their wedding attire, a custom Chinese wedding dress paired with a matching wedding Qipao for the bride and a Tang suit for the groom is the perfect choice. We offer personalized designs where the color, fabric, embroidery, and trim of both outfits are harmoniously matched to create a cohesive look. From luxurious red silk to intricate gold embroidery of dragons, phoenixes, or peonies, each detail...
Timeline
Custom Chinese Qipao Wedding Dress: How Long Does it Take?
Creating a custom handmade Chinese wedding dress with intricate embroidery is a detailed and time-intensive process. Depending on the complexity of the hand embroidery, including designs like dragons, phoenixes, or peonies, our custom wedding Qipao or Qun Kwa designs typically take between 3 to 12 months to complete. From the initial design consultation to fabric selection, personalized hand embroidery, and final fittings, each step ensures your bridal gown is a...
Sample Qipao available
Off-the-Rack Qipao Wedding Dresses
If your wedding date is less than three months away or you need something in a rush, we offer a beautiful selection of off-the-rack Qipao wedding dresses at a reasonable price. Our ready-made Chinese wedding dresses feature classic designs with intricate details, perfect for brides seeking a blend of tradition and elegance. We also provide in-house alteration services to ensure your dress fits perfectly. Contact us to explore our range...