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When it comes to Qing Dynasty costumes, everyone will think of the emperors Ama and Ziwei in "Huanzhu Gege", who wore clothes.
Those gorgeous dragon robes, intricate phoenix crowns, and delicate cheongsams, each of them seems to tell the legendary story of that era.
But in fact, every costume of the Qing Dynasty is very exquisite, and the delicacy of the royal family from head to toe is also vividly and vividly expressed.
Qing Dynasty costumes
The clothing culture of the Qing Dynasty is unique, which not only highlights the royal dignity, but also reflects the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture.
These costumes have always been known for their gorgeousness, delicacy and complexity, the emperor's dragon robe, the queen's and the queen mother's phoenix robe, and the python robe of the concubines are all the best in clothing.
These costumes are not only colorful and beautifully patterned, but also the craftsmanship is also first-class, full of strong royal atmosphere.
As the name suggests, the dragon robe is the exclusive clothing of the emperor, it symbolizes the supremacy of the emperor, and the nine dragons embroidered on it also represent the emperor's ninety-five honor.
Its color is mainly bright yellow, and it is also inlaid with various gemstones, which is dazzling and full of royal style.
The phoenix robe is the exclusive clothing of the queen and the queen mother, with the phoenix as the pattern, flowers, auspicious clouds and other auspicious patterns, symbolizing the royal dignity and beauty.
The phoenix represents beauty, nobility and auspiciousness in Chinese culture, and the production of the phoenix robe is also very exquisite, and the materials used are also the highest quality satin and precious stones.
In addition to these exclusive costumes, there were many other types of clothing in the Qing Dynasty, such as cheongsam, horse coats, cheongsam, etc. These costumes have their own characteristics, some are elegant and generous, some are solemn and serious, and some are smart and elegant, no matter what kind of clothing, they are full of strong Chinese cultural atmosphere.
Let's talk about the cheongsam, which is the iconic clothing of women in the Qing Dynasty.
In the beginning, the cheongsam was the traditional clothing of the Manchu people, and then gradually became popular among the Han people.
There are many options for the styles and fabrics of the cheongsam, and the cut is decent, which reflects the grace and elegance of women to the fullest. Especially those aristocratic women, wearing cheongsam, are like a beautiful butterfly, fluttering.
The horse coat was one of the traditional costumes of men in the Qing Dynasty, and it was also the formal clothing in the officialdom at that time.
As the most traditional clothing, it also has many styles, including long, short, placket, placket, placket, etc., and the fabric is mostly satin, and the color is mainly dark, such as black, dark blue, etc.
The cut of the horse coat is also quite exquisite, focusing on the line display of the body, which can not only show the handsome figure of the man, but also highlight the majestic temperament of the man.
The cheongsam was one of the common garments of the literati in the Qing Dynasty, which was loose and comfortable, suitable for the literati to recite poetry and paint. The fabrics are mostly cotton and linen, silk and other materials, and the colors are mostly light-colored.
Of course, there are many classifications of ordinary people's clothes, but we rarely understand them, after all, in film and television dramas, most of them are stories inside the palace, so we may see more about the emperor's clothing.
Various costumes of the emperor
Of course, the costumes of the Qing Dynasty emperors are very rich, and different costumes usually have different functions, mainly divided into four types: court clothes, auspicious clothes, regular clothes and travel clothes.
I. Morning clothes
The court dress was a formal dress worn by the emperor of the Qing Dynasty on formal occasions and was a symbol of the emperor's authority.
It is mainly composed of tops, bottoms, capes, sleeve guards, fins, etc., and the color is mainly bright yellow, symbolizing the royal noble status.
The top is designed with a placket with a dragon pattern at the front and a phoenix at the back, and the bottom is also embroidered with a dragon and phoenix pattern. The cloak is rectangular in shape, with a placket design, and it is also embroidered with a dragon and phoenix pattern.
The sleeve guards are also rectangular fabrics, embroidered with auspicious clouds and dragon patterns. The fins are made of leather and are also embroidered with dragon patterns. The dress is very particular and requires certain etiquette to be followed.
When the emperor wore the court clothes, he first put on a tunic, then a cape, and then sleeve guards and fins.
Second, auspicious clothes
Ji Fu is a costume worn by Qing Dynasty emperors on festive occasions, usually worn at celebrations such as enthronement, marriage, and longevity.
It is still relatively similar to the court dress, but its colors are more vivid and the patterns are richer.
The color of the auspicious clothes is mainly red, which symbolizes festivity and auspiciousness, and the top is usually embroidered with dragon and phoenix patterns, and the bottom is embroidered with floral patterns such as peonies and lotus flowers.
When wearing auspicious clothes, it is often paired with various jewelry, such as jade pendants, gold jewelry, etc., to add a sense of magnificence.
And when wearing auspicious clothes, the emperor needs to bathe and change clothes first, and then dress according to certain etiquette procedures.
3. Regular use
Regular clothes are the clothes worn by the emperors of the Qing Dynasty in their daily office and government affairs, which are more light and comfortable than court clothes and auspicious clothes.
The color is mainly dark blue, embroidered with various flowers and patterns, and the regular clothes are usually paired with soft hats and loafers, so that the emperor can be more convenient and comfortable when working and handling government affairs.
IV. Clothes
The traveling uniform is the clothing worn by the Qing Dynasty emperors when traveling, and is usually worn on occasions such as parades and hunting.
It was mainly dark green in color, embroidered with a variety of beautiful regiments, and the uniform was usually paired with riding boots and whips to make it easier and more comfortable for the emperor to travel.
In short, from court clothes to travel clothes, they all have their own characteristics and uses. After reading so much, I just want to say that the freedom of dress is estimated to be difficult to achieve in the Qing Dynasty emperor.
Those peculiar costume Xi customs of the Qing Dynasty
In fact, the most Qing Dynasty costumes that everyone sees are in those court dramas, such as "Huanzhu Gege" and "Step by Step Shocking", they are all typical Qing Dynasty costumes.
In the women's clothing of the Qing Dynasty, the most typical ones were flag heads and flower pot shoes. The flag head, also known as the "big wing" or "big Beijing style", is usually more than a foot tall and resembles an inverted fan.
The skeleton is made of iron wire and covered with black or dark cyan satin or flannel.
The front of the flag head is often decorated with a variety of intricate patterns, jewels or velvet flowers, while a string of tassels hangs on the side, which is both luxurious and elegant.
The way the flag head is worn is also quite particular, and the woman first needs to wear a hat made of black velvet cloth and about a foot high on her head, which is also known as the "flag head seat".
Then fix the flag head on the hat base, and in the whole process, the woman needs to keep her head stable and not shake in the slightest, which shows her high requirements for posture and temperament.
Pot-like shoes, on the other hand, are high-soled shoes shaped like flower pots, usually made of wood and wrapped in white cloth or satin.
The heel of the potter is high and thin, like a delicate vase, and a wide upper is attached to it, making the whole shoe look stable and elegant.
Its upper is usually embroidered with auspicious patterns such as various flowers, birds, fish, insects or landscape figures, implying auspiciousness, wealth and glory.
The toe is often embellished with a bright red pom-pom or tassel, which not only adds a sense of movement, but also shows feminine charm and style.
The combination of flag head and flower pot shoes shows the unique style of Qing Dynasty women. As they approached, the tassels of the flag head swayed in the wind, and the heels of the flowerpot shoes gently tapped the ground with a crisp sound.
This sound is complemented by the jingling of rings on their bodies, forming a unique rhythmic beauty. Flag heads and flower pot shoes are not only a costume, but also a manifestation of culture and art.
With their unique forms and craftsmanship, they show the exquisite life and aesthetic pursuit of Qing Dynasty women, and at the same time, they also reflect the social style and cultural characteristics of this historical period.
To modern people, these traditional costumes may be a bit complicated and exaggerated, but they are undoubtedly a symbol of the unique charm and style of Qing women.
Nowadays, despite the passage of time and historical changes, the women's aesthetics of the Qing Dynasty represented by the flag head and flower pot shoes are still praised and studied by later generations.
They are not only witnesses of history, but also inheritors of culture and art, interpreting the breadth and profundity of traditional Chinese costumes with their unique charm.