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Ancient chinese hair stick

Ancient Chinese theater hair stick:

- Chinese plays can relate to very different times. The costumes that the actors wear are therefore extremely varied.
- We will find three categories of costumes: "old" national costumes, "modern" national costumes and finally foreign costumes.
- Here we have an old hair stick from an old costume. By the variety of colors and the richness of the ornaments, this hair stick plays a very important role in the eyes of the public.
- This hair stick is made of metal, decorated with stones
- Only men wear extremely varied hats, while women only adorn their heads with ornaments (flowers, ribbons, jewelry, etc.)
- This hair stick dates from the early-mid-twentieth century.

Costume Colors:

- Red: Symbol of dignity and joy.
- Black: This color is reserved for the highest officials, it symbolizes severity and humble condition.
- Yellow: Symbol of the imperial family, emperors.
- White: This color is reserved for mourning.
- Pink: Color of joy, cheerfulness and finally lightness.
- Green: Color of concubines but also the color of maids.
- Blue: Symbolizes honesty and simplicity.