Wearing History: The Art of Hairpin Flowers
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From their origins in the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) to peak popularity in the Tang & Song Dynasties, hairpin flowers are a living legacy. Still illuminating celebrations today, they weave a story a thousand years long.
The world is beautiful.
The beauty of flowers comes from sweat.
Women start to use flowers to decorate their hair.
In the Tang Dynasty, the beauty of flowers became a fashion symbol for women.
In the Song Dynasty, the beauty of flowers became a trend.
It is not only a decoration and a symbol,
but also a part of the elegance of the civilized world.
Although the flowers are beautiful,
it is not easy to make them.
Every hair clasp is made of the hard work of craftsmen.
Every card is a masterpiece of elegance.