英文摘要 |
After having organized surviving hairpins and accessories of court ladies from the Qing dynasty, along with their accompanying yellow label records, in this study I analyze their stylistic development over time. The "hairpins and accessories" here refers to the headdress ornaments and hairpins used to tie the hair into the Banner style. The headdress and Banner hairstyle was a common way for Qing Manchu ladies to tie their hair. The hairpins and accessories that accompanied this hairstyle not only changed over time, but their methods of combination were also different. The emperors and those in power were the driving force behind these stylistic developments, but external conditions of craftsmanship and technique as well as the materials used likewise were elements that played a role in the changes seen in such accessories. As for imperial ladies, they may not have had the authority to have these hairpins and accessories produced, but they had the power to choose from among them. All of these variables helped to produce the graceful image of Qing court ladies. Close observation of developments in hairpins and accessories allows us to understand how the Manchus retained their customs and give us a deeper understanding of related gender issues. |