The origin of wigs

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The Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States Period, ancient China, ancient Korea, ancient Europe

The origin of wigs

The Spring and Autumn Period, the Warring States Period, ancient China, ancient Korea, ancient Europe
‌ The historical origin of wigs ‌12
The history of wigs dates back to ancient times. In the Spring and Autumn Period, ancient people had already begun to use wigs, at that time wigs were called "‌髲", mainly used for ‌ queen, ‌ lady and other ‌ noble women, symbolizing identity and status. During major events such as sacrifices, these ladies would wear wigs. In ancient China ‌, wigs were also very popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties. They were called "‌ fake bun". They were usually composed of ‌ iron wire with hair plaited outside, covered with women's native hair, and fixed with a hair clasp. In addition, women in ancient Korea ‌ also wore fake buns, indicating that wigs have a long history in different cultures.

The application and development of wigs in different historical periods
Wigs have had their unique applications and developments in different historical periods. In ancient China, wigs were not only a symbol of nobility, but also used as decoration in daily life. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, the production process of wigs was more elaborate and became a fashion element. In ancient ‌ Europe, wigs were also widely used in various occasions, especially in the nobility and upper society. For example, European aristocrats in the 17th century often used wigs to demonstrate their social status and wealth. These historical records show that wigs have played an important role in different cultures and historical periods, from exclusive exclusive to everyday decoration, demonstrating its diversity and usefulness.

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