Dragon robe: a symbol of ancient imperial power and luxuryIn history, the ancient Chinese dragon robe is a mysterious and luxurious existence, which not only represents the sacredness of imperial power, but also carries extremely exquisite production techniques and materials. However, the robe faces a thorny problem: it is not washable.
What is the reason why the dragon robe cannot be washed?Behind this problem, there is a reflection of the hierarchical concept, the extravagant life, and the blind worship of the emperor in ancient society. Let's uncover this historical story of the ancient dragon robe. First of all, the dragon robe, as a symbol of imperial power, should not be defiled.
In ancient societies, the emperor was seen as a being appointed by God, the center of the world, and the supreme being, and the dragon robe was a symbol of his power. Therefore, the dragon robe cannot be treated casually, let alone easily changed or cleaned, which is seen as a taboo to desecrate imperial power and despise royal dignity.
This rule has been passed down from generation to generation and has become an irreversible rule. Secondly, the dragon robe made of silk is difficult to clean. Dragon robes are mostly woven with fine, soft, and brightly colored silk, and silk is easily damaged once it comes into contact with moisture. This is also an important reason why dragon robes cannot be washed.
The properties of this precious material make cleaning an insurmountable challenge. So, in the face of this problem, how did the ancients solve the problem of cleaning the dragon robe?In order to avoid tarnishing the sanctity of the dragon robe, the ancients used methods such as incense sachets and incense to temporarily mask the odor.
However, these methods are only a stopgap measure and do not solve the problem at the root in any way. In addition, over-reliance on spices can also lead to physical and mental health problems. In addition, the production process of the dragon robe is also extremely exquisite, and every process cannot be mistaken.
The dragon robe is mostly made of satin, brocade, silk and other silks, and sometimes mixed with gold and silver silk weaving, the color is bright and luxurious. These qualities make the dragon robe an excellent symbol of imperial power, and it is also destined to be difficult to solve the problem of cleaning. Finally, the unwashable nature of the dragon robe also reflects the extravagant life and blind worship in ancient society.
The extravagance and extravagance of ancient emperors were not uncommon at the time, and this way of life directly led to the wanton destruction of a large number of rare treasures. This kind of hierarchical and supremacy of imperial power made ordinary people only ridicule the emperor's lavish life through proverbs passed down from generation to generation, but they could not dare to be angry or dare not speak.
To sum up, the "no washing" rule of the ancient dragon robe reflects the shackles of imperial ideology, the mentality of the ruling class to safeguard vested interests, and the deliberate suppression of the creativity of ordinary people.
In this day and age, humanity has become acutely aware of the anachronism of the excessive pursuit of hierarchy and power, which hinders imagination and suppresses the free exercise of creativity. Therefore, we must adhere to the direction of weakening the sense of hierarchy, respecting everyone's imagination and creative potential, and allowing more people to participate in the process of social development.