The Vanishing Thumb Ring: How Qing Dynasty’s “Eight Banners” Showed Off Wealth
Thumb rings existed long before, but they got famous in the Qing Dynasty as Qing Dynasty thumb rings. Manchus first made them from deer bone,…
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Jade Accessories in Ancient Hanfu Wear
Jade is the ultimate symbol of a Chinese gentleman, summed up perfectly by the saying: “A humble gentleman, gentle as jade.” This simple line captures…