Since the feudal era, the shape of the ancients has received widespread attention. Compared with the images in costume film and television works, modern people show great tolerance for the dress of real ancient life.
The culture of the feudal era is very different from the modern civilization, and the gap between the times makes the two very different in terms of ideology, and this difference can also be seen in the dress.
Going back thousands of years, the social landscape of the Qin Dynasty era gradually emerged. At that time, the people's clothing was still simple, and the development of all aspects of society was still in its infancy, and it still needed time to be carved and promoted.
Although the costumes are beautiful, they are not available to everyone. The royal family and the famous family have not yet been able to enjoy the luxury, and the common people are even more rare. In normal times, the people dress plainly, and only during the festival celebrations can they have the opportunity to wear gorgeous clothes to show their glory.
While clothing is restricted, people's hairstyle choices are also more conservative. During the Tang and Song dynasties, men's hairstyles were mostly fixed, while women's hairstyles were gradually enriched and varied, showing different styles.
At the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, men generally adopted braided hairstyles, and this fashion continued until the end of the Qing Dynasty, when it gradually evolved into yin and yang heads, which became a unique mark of the times.
[Yin and Yang hairstyle is difficult for Han people to accept]
Since ancient times, women love makeup, women are pleasing to themselves, and the delicate beauty of women can often stimulate men's yearning for beauty. However, unfortunately, men often ignore their hairstyles and fail to look as they should.
Although the origins of the yin-yang hairstyle are not very long, in modern society, it is not as difficult to accept as one might expect. After all, from a modern aesthetic point of view, this hairstyle really lacks a certain beauty.
During the Qing Dynasty, the Manchus ruled the world, and their national customs naturally attracted much attention. The Manchus regarded hair as a noble thing, so the Qing Dynasty set strict rules for the common people to shave their hair, reflecting the great importance that the Manchus attached to hair.
Hair, the end of the body, is also a treasure given by parents. Knowing this, but easily changing its shape, it is really disrespectful and unfilial. Cherish the body, hair and skin, respect the gift of parents, and show filial piety.
This is a cultural forbidden place for every ethnic group and must not be touched. Just as the Han Chinese believed in the supremacy of the deceased, the Qing people also regarded shaving as the supreme and sacred act, full of respect and preservation of tradition.
Therefore, men in the Qing Dynasty cherished the long braids they had kept for many years, and they would never trim them easily until they were in a hurry. This view is quite similar to some of the traditional beliefs of the Han people, who regard hair as a part of the body and should not be disposed of indisposed of.
Both the Han and Manchu ethnic groups adhere to the traditional concept of "the body is the skin and the parents are received". In the eyes of the Manchus, retaining the distinctive yin and yang hairstyle was a way for them to express their parenting grace to their parents.
The male hairstyle of the Qing Dynasty was not the yin and yang head of later generations, which was incompatible with the social atmosphere of the Qing Dynasty in its heyday, and it seemed quite strange.
The money rat tail pigtail that was popular among men in the Qing Dynasty is a unique mark of Manchu culture. After the Han people entered the customs, in order to integrate into the Manchu customs, they mostly chose to shave their hair. However, to renew hair on the back of the head, you need to be patient and wait for the hair to grow slowly, which is quite a long process.
The long hair is like a waterfall, carefully woven into a long fine braid, and it grows thicker and thicker, because it has not been trimmed. Over the years, the hair not only grows, but also becomes thicker, like the traces of time, recording every moment of transformation and growth.
Although the Manchu rules may seem alien to some Han Chinese, the oppression of life forced them to comply. In particular, those people from poor families are particularly sensitive to such changes, and their hearts are somewhat uncomfortable.
The customs of the Han and Manchu are very different, and the aesthetic concepts are also very different. Especially in terms of hairstyles, the money rattail pigtail that was popular in the early days of the Manchus, at first glance, looks like a dead branch attached to a stone, which is breathtaking.
Many people have rebelled against that incomprehensible sense of abruptness, which is not unique to women, but is the basic judgment of beauty in everyone's mind. Everyone has a love for beauty, which is an innate nature.
During the Qing Dynasty, although the Han Chinese were inferior to the Manchus, the glorious history they had created became insignificant. In the Qing Dynasty under Manchu rule, the will of the Manchus was above all else, and the Han people could only obey.
[Required to shave hair, hard and fast rules]
Especially for those Han people who are helpless, when they hear that the government has ordered all Han people to shave their hair, although some people have the idea of escaping or resisting, it is difficult to resist the oppression of power after all, and their arms cannot compete with their thighs after all.
The Manchus ignored the feelings of the Han people and only expected them to bow down. In order to strengthen their rule, the Manchus enacted draconian laws in an attempt to assimilate the Han Chinese, who were eager to assimilate them. True integration, however, requires heart-to-heart communication, not unilateral coercion and obedience.
For example, when the Han Chinese resist to a certain extent, if they still refuse to shave their hair in accordance with the regulations, then the government will have the power to take action against such disobedient people. Therefore, in order to avoid being brutally executed by the government, they will eventually give in.
In desperation, many Han Chinese joined the wave of shaving, and together they created an extraordinary history, albeit not voluntarily. This hairstyle does not match the image in film and television works.
Although the evolution of men's hairstyles in the Qing Dynasty began with these seemingly simple shapes, it also symbolized the integration and symbiosis of Manchu culture. Each hairstyle carries the pride and self-esteem of the nation, and together they constitute a unique chapter in the history of the Qing Dynasty.
Although the Manchus controlled the country, they were still deficient in terms of the inheritance of civilization compared to the outstanding Han culture. Over time, the Manchu government came to realize this.
Conformism and suppression of foreign cultures is short-sighted and dangerous. Many foreign cultures can actually promote the progress of their own civilization, and if the Manchu government still insists on doing so, I am afraid that it will reap the consequences.
The Manchu government gradually realized that the Han and Manchu should be close to each other, not only at the cultural level, but also the Manchu and Han began to blend, and even some ethnic characteristics of the living habits were also quietly changing. Among them, the change in men's hairstyles in the Qing Dynasty was particularly significant.
[Failed Manchu culture blooms]
After many changes, it finally presents a handsome hairstyle like a man in the Qing Dynasty in film and television works, showing a unique charm.
The blending of the two ethnic cultures reflects that the Manchus did not completely Manchuize the Han people, and the Han culture survived tenaciously in the difficult situation. This state of integration not only reflects the Manchu people's respect and acceptance of Han culture, but also shows the strong vitality and resilience of Han culture.
It is not difficult to understand the original intention of the Manchu government to strictly prevent the infiltration of Han culture, and it is just a pipe dream to stabilize all aspects of the country with the power of the government alone. Only by balancing the cultures of all ethnic groups can we achieve long-term peace and stability in the country.
If it can be helped by the power of culture, the Qing Dynasty will be like a tiger with wings. However, the Han culture, after thousands of years, cannot be easily erased by the whim of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Even if there is an external force, it is difficult to change its profound heritage.
In the splendid picture scroll of the feudal era, the Han civilization is like a bright color, leaving a strong mark on history. Without this unique landscape, today's Han civilization may be eclipsed. On the road of civilization, a hundred flowers compete for glory to show prosperity.
The Qing Dynasty yin and yang hairstyle contains a profound history and culture behind it, and this unique hairstyle is the embodiment of the unique temperament of the Qing Dynasty culture, which is irreplaceable and cannot be replicated. We need to look beyond this phenomenon to get to the bottom of it.