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Materials: High quality traditional materials

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

In ancient China, the headwear and hair accessories of the Tang Dynasty empress were highly representative forms of art in Chinese culture.

These magnificent headwear and hair accessories not only demonstrated the beauty and elegance of women at that time but also reflected the social status, cultural customs, and aesthetic concepts of the Tang Dynasty.

During the Tang Dynasty, the empress's headwear was usually made of silk, decorated with gold and silver threads, pearls, gems, and other precious materials.

The designs of these headwear were exquisite, colorful, and varied in shape, some round, some oval, and some square.

The most famous one is the "phoenix crown," a special headwear worn by the empress, made of gold wire and adorned with gems and pearls.

The top of the phoenix crown has a golden crown, symbolizing the empress's status and power.

In addition to headwear, women in the Tang Dynasty also liked to wear various hair accessories such as hairpins, hairpins, and hairbands.

These hair accessories were usually made of metal and decorated with jewelry and gems.

Hairpins are the most common type of hair accessory, which can fix hair and keep it tidy.

Hairpins are a kind of slender metal ornament used to tie hair together.

Hairbands are a long strip-shaped ornament that can be worn around the head or neck.

Hairstyles were also very important during the Tang Dynasty.

Women usually braided their hair into pigtails or buns to show their beauty and elegance.

In addition, they would use various hair accessories to decorate their hairstyles, such as inserting a red flower or wearing a red ribbon.

These hair accessories not only added charm to women but also reflected the fashion trends and social norms of that time.

In conclusion, the headwear and hair accessories of the Tang Dynasty empress were one of the most representative forms of art in ancient Chinese culture.

They not only demonstrated the beauty and elegance of women at that time but also reflected the social status, cultural customs, and aesthetic concepts of the Tang Dynasty.

These artworks are still cherished and appreciated by people today and have become an important part of traditional Chinese culture.

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