In a civilized society, people are cautious about privacy. Under the influence of ancient feudal society, people were more conservative and not as open as they are now. Therefore, there are some intimate things that cannot be seen by others.
For example, a woman's boudoir is not allowed to enter at will, especially the room of a young girl who has not left the cabinet, and trespassing will be severely punished.
Today, I will introduce to you some of the intimate belongings of ancient women, which could not be easily shown in ancient times. First, let's talk about belly pockets. The belly pocket is the clothes we all wore when we were children, and some families will wear red belly pockets for their children, and the elderly think that this can bless the safety and health of the children.
But in fact, the belly pocket was a woman's private thing in ancient times and needed to be carried closely. It's a bit like a bandeau or underwear nowadays, and the role is also different. Almost every woman in ancient times wore a belly pocket, and it can be seen in many TV dramas with ancient themes.
There are usually some patterns painted on the belly pocket, some of which symbolize the early birth of a noble son, and some of which symbolize peace and security. These are the secret little objects of ancient women, with a sense of mystery and charm.
In ancient times, both ladies and women paid great attention to personal hygiene. To keep them clean, they take a shower once a day. In the picture in the TV series, we can often see that the wooden barrel is separated by a screen, which fully reflects the importance that ancient women attached to personal privacy.
Nowadays, we live in an open era, and it has become commonplace for men and women to frolic in swimming suits or at the beach without any embarrassment. This undoubtedly reflects the progress and development of the times.
Toilets, you may already know about them, but this item was once considered the exclusive preserve of the aristocracy, and ordinary people had to rely on public toilets. And its appearance is often hidden in the corners of private space, not easy to detect.
Do you know? Even the Empress Dowager Cixi used a toilet, and she was meticulous about her personal life, even in the trivial matter of going to the toilet. If you have some time to spare, head to the museum to see Cixi's special toilet, and you'll be amazed at the luxury of her life.
In ancient times, women used menstrual bands during their periods, which was an essential hygiene product. In an era before the advent of technology, menstrual belts were an important tool for women to cope with menstruation.
However, unlike modern disposable hygiene products, ancient menstrual bands needed to be used repeatedly and therefore needed to be washed and dried frequently. Although this process may be somewhat tedious, menstrual bands were undoubtedly an indispensable hygiene product for women in ancient times.