Frequently Asked Questions

Every piece begins with a conversation. We start with a consultation—online or in person—where we learn about your event, cultural background, and personal vision. From there, we sketch your design, source fabric, and develop custom embroidery tailored to your story. Fittings, embroidery sampling, and timeline are all discussed at the beginning.

We offer a detailed custom process including muslin fittings and design consultations. Learn how it works here.

Absolutely. Many of our clients are Asian Americans or multicultural couples exploring their heritage for the first time. We’re here to explain the meaning behind each dress, embroidery symbol, and tradition—whether you’re doing a tea ceremony or adding a touch of culture to a modern wedding.

Yes. We guide you through a simple measuring process remotely or offer fittings if you’re local to Los Angeles. Each dress is made to your body from scratch—not just altered. Our muslin fitting (test dress) allows us to adjust before cutting the real silk.

We specialize in fully custom sizing, from petite to plus, with no additional charge. Your Qipao or Tang suit will be proportioned to your shape and preference.

Our ready-to-wear pieces are crafted with the same care and materials as our custom designs but made in standard sizes and pre-set styles. They are perfect for last-minute needs or second looks. Some may still include hand embroidery.

Custom design begins with your story. We tailor everything—from fabric to embroidery motif—to you. This includes muslin fitting, sketches, personalized embroidery, and full size customization. These are heirloom pieces meant to be passed down.

Minor adjustments such as hem, fit, or adding initials can sometimes be accommodated. For more significant changes—like different motifs or fabrics—we recommend going fully custom.

Yes, a curated selection is available to view on our website. You’ll still be prompted to contact us for proper sizing and styling before purchase. We do not offer direct checkout—our team reviews every order first to ensure a good fit.

At JINZA, each piece is handcrafted from the finest materials in the world — including Japanese silk, imported gold and silver threads from Japan, Italian linen and silk, and high-end bridal fabrics like silk crepe, mikado, and satin. Our team includes trained artisans and designers who guide you through a step-by-step couture process: from design consultation and custom embroidery planning to final fit and finish.

Beyond materials, you’re investing in something more meaningful — cultural craftsmanship, personalized heirloom design, and the opportunity to learn what our traditions truly stand for. Each garment is not just made. It’s taught, passed on, and preserved.

If you choose a garment exactly as shown on our website — with no changes to the design or fit — the listed price will apply. However, most of our clients request customizations, which often require redrawing embroidery patterns, adjusting silhouettes, or matching personal symbols.

Custom design means our team will revise the artwork, create new patterns, and hand-make your garment from scratch. Pricing will vary depending on the level of complexity, embroidery coverage, and fabric selection. We’ll walk you through every detail before you commit.

A custom Qipao or Cheongsam without embroidery starts from $1200 and up. This includes a personalized design consultation, one muslin fitting, and custom tailoring to your body. If you would like hand embroidery, prices start from $2500 and up, depending on the level of detail, motifs, and time required.

Our fully hand-embroidered Chinese wedding dresses, including Qun Kwa and Xiu He Fu, start at $6,800 and up. Each piece can take between 4–14 months to complete, depending on the amount of embroidery, symbolic elements, and custom details.

Ready-to-wear Qipao and Cheongsam styles start at $500 and up. These are pre-designed pieces available in limited sizes and can be lightly customized. Alterations are available at an additional cost depending on what is needed.

That’s completely okay! We recommend starting with a Zoom consultation so we can learn about your vision, budget, and timeline. Many of our clients begin with just a dream—and we guide them every step of the way to bring it to life.

A Qun Kwa is a two-piece wedding outfit with nearly full embroidery coverage, often worn in Southern Chinese (especially Cantonese) weddings. A Xiu He Fu features a jacket and long A-line skirt with more balanced embroidery and originates from Northern China. Both are traditional Chinese wedding dresses with distinct symbolism and history. You can explore both options in our Chinese Wedding Dress Collection.

Fully hand-embroidered King Kwa dresses take about 4 to 14 months to complete due to their embroidery density. Custom Xiu He Fu and red bridal Qipao usually require 3 to 6 months. All pieces are made to your measurements and include personalized design consultations.

Yes. Many brides choose to include zodiac animals, family names, wedding dates, meaningful symbols, or even their pets. We will work with you to bring your family legacy and vision into the embroidery design.

Traditionally, “Qipao” refers to the original Chinese dress with a side opening and full-length silhouette, often worn in the 1920s–1940s. “Cheongsam” is the Cantonese term, now often used for modern, Western-influenced versions. At JINZA, we design both. Explore our collections and modern Cheongsam.

Absolutely. Qipao is a cultural art form, and many of our clients come from multicultural backgrounds. What matters is respect, understanding, and storytelling. We’ll help you find the right design for your occasion. Book a consultation.

A custom Qipao starts from $1,200 for plain silk with no embroidery. Embroidered styles start at $2,500 and up depending on complexity. Each includes a virtual or in-person muslin fitting. For ready-to-wear, prices start at $500 (alterations additional). start your custom order.

We offer both. Our Traditional Qipao collection honors classic silhouettes, while our Modern Cheongsam line includes contemporary dresses for graduation, galas, and birthdays. Browse by style.

Yes, this is our specialty. Many clients include their names, parents’ initials, pets, favorite flowers, zodiac animals, or other motifs with cultural meaning. Embroidery consultations are part of your order.

Shu embroidery (from Sichuan) features soft silk shading—ideal for florals and birds. Panjin embroidery is denser and dramatic—perfect for phoenixes, dragons, and traditional wedding symbols. You can see both techniques on our Embroidery Techniques page.

For hand-embroidered wedding dresses, Qun Kwa, or Tang suits, we recommend at least 3–6 months. Dresses without embroidery can be finished in 1.5–2 months. We accept rush orders selectively depending on schedule and complexity.

Yes. Each product page includes pricing for transparency, but we encourage you to book a consultation before purchasing so we can ensure proper fit and customizations.

Yes. A 75% deposit is required to start your order, with the remainder due before delivery. For larger orders, flexible arrangements are available upon request.

Yes. We ship worldwide via insured carriers. International shipping fees and timelines will be quoted based on your location.

We do not accept returns or exchanges, as every piece is made to order and often fully customized.

However, we offer one muslin fitting to ensure proper sizing and will work closely with you throughout the process via Zoom or in person.

We take pride in ensuring your piece meets heirloom standards.

For detailed timelines and shipping options, please visit our Delivery & Return Policy.

Yes, absolutely. Many of our heirloom pieces are custom one-of-a-kind and may not be listed. Send us the photo, and we can discuss recreating or customizing it for you.

Visit our How Custom Works page or Book a Consultation to begin your journey with us.