See what Cixi's jade hairpin looked like

The hairpin is a traditional hair ornament with oriental charm and graceful style. In ancient times, hairpins were made of not only metal and thorn branches, but also jade, jadeite, ceramics, etc. Today, I will take you to appreciate jadeite hairpins and explore classical beauty.

What is a Jade Hairpin?

Jade hairpins are already a very old decorative item for contemporary women, but when we watch costume TV dramas, we are more or less impressed by the exquisite effects they create.

When you think of long hair tied up loosely with a unique hairpin and paired with elegant clothes, even the most extroverted girl can become a classical beauty that pleases you.

The luster of the jade hairpin shines in the hair, and when matched with a small pendant, the whole person has a different style.

【What is a hairpin】

"Dianzi" is a kind of "crown" worn by women in the palace when they are not wearing the court crown. Most of them are woven with black velvet wrapped with iron wire.

Some of the hairpins have auspicious cloud patterns carved on jade, while others have pearls inlaid on the jade, which are very refreshing and beautiful.

What is Bian Fang?

"Bianfang" is a large hairpin, usually used to fix hair. The two-bun hairstyle of Manchu women requires them to wrap their hair around a flat braid and use the flat braid to fix the hair. Many such jadeite plaques have been preserved in the palace until now, some made of plain jadeite and some inlaid with gold and jadeite.

[A unique beauty that transcends time and space]

Hairpins are the most common type of palace jewelry. The classic jade hairpin has tourmaline as the pistil and jade as the leaves. The craftsmanship is extremely exquisite and it is purely handmade.

Some jade hairpins are in the shape of butterflies. The two wings of the butterfly are made of jade. The thin butterfly wings highlight the green color of the jade. The classical elegance and virtue are breathtaking, making people want to travel through thousands of years to share the stunning beauty of the hair.

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