The dragon robe of the Qing emperor: a symbol of imperial power, a gorgeous work of art.
Imagine that the Qing Dynasty emperor was dressed in a bright yellow or golden dragon robe, walking around the palace, what kind of style was that?The dragon robe was the auspicious dress of the Qing emperors, and it was slightly inferior to the court dress, gon dress and other ceremonial dresses, but it was very common in daily wear. Wearing auspicious crowns, girdling auspicious clothes and hanging pearls is a symbol of imperial power.
We all know that there are nine dragons on the dragon robe. Nine was a symbol of nobility in ancient China, and was reflected in the royal architecture, living utensils, etc. The dragon robe of the Qing Dynasty emperor has eight dragons before and after, so what about one dragon?
In fact, there is a dragon hidden in the placket of the dragon robe, but we can't see it. The number of Kowloon coincides with the number of the Ninety-Five, which is the unique cultural connotation of the ancient royal family.
The hem of the dragon robe is a curved line arranged diagonally, which is called the water foot. On the foot of the water, there are also rolling waves and mountain stone treasures, which not only express the auspicious meaning of continuity, but also the beautiful vision of "unifying the mountains and rivers" and "eternal peace".
The Queen's Phoenix Robe: A perfect blend of beauty and elegance.
Corresponding to the emperor's dragon robe is the queen's phoenix robe. The style of the phoenix robe is basically similar to that of the Manchu noblewomen, with a round neckline, a placket, and wide lace on the collar, sleeves and placket edges. The pattern of the costume is the phoenix wearing the peony, and the bright blue satin is embroidered with eight colorful phoenixes, and in the middle of the colorful phoenix, interspersed with several peonies.
The phoenix color of the phoenix robe is strong, and the contrast between red and green is extremely strong, which has a typical national style and the characteristics of the times. The color of the peony is treated plainly and elegantly, and the color changes are vivid, which has the characteristics of traditional landscape painting. The combination of these two elements makes the phoenix robe full of luxury and elegance.
The costumes of the emperors and empresses of the Qing Dynasty are the treasures of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. They not only show the magnificence and dignity of the royal family, but also reflect the cultural and artistic pursuits of ancient China. The historical and cultural value of these garments is worthy of our in-depth study and appreciation.