4 thoughts on “Why do women in the Song Dynasty stick pearls on their faces? What does this makeup mean?”

  1. Why do women in the Song Dynasty stick pearls on their faces?
    It Speaking of pearl makeup, it is actually a kind of ancient flower makeup, that is, the makeup technology of women with flower -like decorative items on the two buns, eyebrows, and cheeks. Women with noble officials are scrambling to imitate.
    . During the Song Dynasty, they did not like gold and silver gems as gold and silver gems as flowers. At that time, the Song Dynasty had pure pearl farming, but at that time, only nobles could be worn. It is to put the pearl on both sides of the cheeks and the middle of the forehead, and the headdress and earrings are mostly matched with pearls. This created the unique dress of the women of the Song Dynasty. The pearl is white and round, which complements the three white makeup. In various major etiquette occasions in the Song Dynasty, pearl makeup has almost become a basic configuration.
    The Song Dynasty people really like pearls very much. Compared with other colorful gems, the Song Dynasty people felt that pearls were more in line with their own match, so pearls were very popular at the time. Not only pearl makeup, but also the crown of the Song Dynasty and other jewelry, but also used pearls to match it, rarely used heavy gems. Therefore, the popular makeup in the Song Dynasty was called "three white makeup". Judging from various aspects of painting, porcelain, architecture, clothing and other aspects in the Song Dynasty, at that time, it was indeed very elegant. I didn't like a strong and bright feeling. Pearls could shine in the Song Dynasty.
    Nowadays, retro style is now popular, plus the fire of "Great Song Palace" and "Qing Pingle", the fashion pearl makeup of the Song Dynasty was once again discovered by people, and the pearls were attached to the face. The fashion elements are changed, and such makeup is really very individual.
    What does this makeup mean?
    In fact, in the jewelry industry, pearls can also be called the top of the jewelry industry. At the same time, pearls also represent the meaning of healthy longevity and auspiciousness. The Song Dynasty people regarded pearls as part of their lives, and they were worn on their bodies at any time, implying happiness and health. It is this willingness that the women of the Song Dynasty liked to put pearls on their faces or wear as accessories!

  2. Because the Song Dynasty advocated nature, the woman's makeup was more simple. Wearing pearls on a solemn occasion, it seemed atmospheric and cards. It was mainly made of makeup only on formal occasions. Generally, life does not need!

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