Why don’t traditional Chinese garments use zippers?【Haiqu Girl】 #handmadeclothing #slowfashion

00:00:24 Visiting the inheritor of the Chinese ting technique
00:00:40 Trying on new clothes
00:01:13 Learning about Chinese ting
00:05:33 Hands-on making
00:06:08 Showcasing Chinese ting for the Year of the Horse
A narrow strip of fabric folds, flips, and weaves between fingers, slowly rising into shape until it locks into a closed . No glue, no stitches—only the tension and structure of the cloth itself hold it firm. When sunlight slants across, the button casts a tiny shadow, like a miniature building resting quietly at the center of a collar.