In recent years, with the blowing of retro winds, Hanfu culture has gradually begun to prevail. The popularity of Hanfu has also led to the rise and development of hairpins, which is one of the important accessories of Hanfu, it is also the crystallization of the wisdom of ancient culture, and the small hairpins show a strong ancient jewelry culture.
As early as the Tang and Song dynasties, hairpins were very popular, and in the Dunhuang murals of the Tang Dynasty, many women had hairpins. This has also become the characteristics of the times at that time, different eras have the characteristics of different eras, of which women's dress can best highlight the characteristics of the times. The clothes worn by women and the ornaments they wore often represented the aesthetics and trends of that era.
On the other hand, if the women's costumes and clothes of the era are more gorgeous and innovative, then they can also reflect the national strength of that dynasty from the side. Whether it is clothing or hair accessories, it is a spiritual level of enjoyment, only the national strength is strong, the economy is better to develop these economic level things, so it is no problem to say that hairstyles and clothing represent national strength.
The form of hairpins is relatively diverse, and the styles of hairpins in each dynasty are different. At the same time, the choice of materials is also very diverse. Different classes use different materials, generally speaking, hairpins will use materials such as gold, silver and jade. The hairpin material used by the nobles and commoners is naturally different, and in ancient times, many commoners used hairpins were wooden. In addition to the materials, the design is also very diverse, and various shapes of hairpins bring different aesthetics to women. A variety of pearls and gemstones are usually set on the hairpin, which is not only a hair ornament, but also a symbol of status and status.
And in many ancient court TV dramas, the storyline will be pinned on these ornaments, and they are close-up, rather than a simple tool. For example, the Mulan hairpin that appears in "Step by Step", this Mulan Hairpin, as the name suggests, is based on the prototype of a magnolia flower, carved with precious white jade into the shape of a magnolia flower. In the first half of the story, the fourth master's favorite flower is the magnolia flower, so the fourth master sends a mulan hairpin to Ruoxi, implying that she is his crush. This magnolia hairpin is not only beautiful in form, but also rich in special significance. In fact, in ancient reality, there are still many very exquisite hairpins.
For example, this gem-encrusted butterfly flower golden hairpin made in the Ming Dynasty has a relatively high gram weight, and the grammage of gold and gemstones is as high as 190 grams, and the overall design is more gorgeous, inlaid with several colorful gemstones. At the same time, its carving is also a different meaning, with flowers and butterflies carved on it, gorgeous and generous. The development of the Ming Dynasty was still very good, and the national strength at that time was relatively strong, so the common people would also pursue beauty. Especially in the late Ming Dynasty, decorative culture entered its heyday, the production of jewelry and clothing is very diverse, and various processes are more mature, so many exquisite jewelry that is now circulating comes from the Ming Dynasty.
The jewel-encrusted gold noodle above is designed in the shape of a flower, and it is spread out layer by layer, which is more graceful. Although the cutting technology of gemstones at that time was not as good as that of modern times, the shape of gemstones such as tourmaline set on this hairpin was quite exquisite.
This silky golden phoenix hairpin makes the design of the golden phoenix from the Ming Dynasty more graceful, and this hairpin can only be worn by the empress and the palace concubine. The golden phoenix on the hairpin is lifelike, and the crest and tail are very delicately carved, especially the design of the phoenix head, giving people a sense of majesty that dare not look directly.
This attic golden hairpin can no longer treat her as a simple hairpin, its design and carving are very exquisite, can be called an excellent craft. Exquisite pavilions and pavilions are carved on the hairpins, and the treatment of details is amazing. Even the figures above the pavilions are carved to life, like gorgeous pavilions and pavilions displayed in front of the eyes, which really has to be impressed by the skills of the ancients.
Hairpins are one of the indispensable elements in traditional Chinese costume culture. It embodies the different styles of carving design and aesthetics of the historical period of the Various Dynasties of China. As jewelry, this expression is a manifestation of traditional Chinese aesthetics, which has also formed a unique Chinese hairpin culture.