Hanfu accessory black sandalwood U-shaped peony hairpin
Product name:
Ebony U-shaped peony hairpin
Material:
Wood, plastic
Specification:
14.8cm
Feature:
U-shaped hairpin, holds hair more securely
Appearance style:
Ancient-style peony elements
The significance of hairpins
In ancient times, hairpins were more than just hair accessories. Practically, they were essential for securing hair, especially for women with long tresses, helping keep hairstyles neat and in place.
Socially, they carried significant symbolic meaning. For women, hairpins often indicated their marital status. In some periods, a woman wearing a certain style of hairpin signaled that she was married. They also reflected one's social status; elaborate hairpins made of precious materials like jade, gold, or silver were worn by nobles, while commoners used simpler ones made of wood or bamboo.
Moreover, hairpins were often used as tokens of affection. A man might give a hairpin to his beloved as a symbol of his commitment, and such a gift was cherished as a precious memento, carrying deep emotional value.There's another interesting way of putting it.
Socially, they carried significant symbolic meaning. For women, hairpins often indicated their marital status. In some periods, a woman wearing a certain style of hairpin signaled that she was married. They also reflected one's social status; elaborate hairpins made of precious materials like jade, gold, or silver were worn by nobles, while commoners used simpler ones made of wood or bamboo.
Moreover, hairpins were often used as tokens of affection. A man might give a hairpin to his beloved as a symbol of his commitment, and such a gift was cherished as a precious memento, carrying deep emotional value.There's another interesting way of putting it.
In Chinese culture, there is a certain association between "发钗 (fàchā, hairpin)" and the meaning of "发财 (fācái, getting rich)". This is because the pronunciation of "钗 (chā)" is similar to that of "财 (cái, wealth)" in Chinese. Therefore, some people believe that hairpins implicitly carry the auspicious meaning of "attracting wealth" or "getting rich".