Ancient China Clothing

No Chinese object is complete without a depiction of at least one of the four favourite plants – the bamboo, the Chinese plum, chrysanthemum and orchid. Of these, the bamboo is used in the most versatile manner. From tableware – chopsticks and utensils – to flutes to paintbrushes and even hair accessories.

Combs made of bamboo, ivory, jade and other materials further enhanced the ensemble of Ancient Chinese Clothing of women. Headgear in ancient times included hats for men and hairpieces for women. Traditionally, the Chinese wear their hats indoors as well as outdoors unlike their Western counterparts.

This is mainly because most hats are too impractical to take off and carry around.
Fashion of ancient China has constantly evolved through the various dynasties. For example, during the Sui Dynasty in the 500 AD, the emperor declared that only the rich people could wear colors while the poor people had to be dressed in blue or black.

Filed under: Accessories on October 2nd, 2008