#dianzi

[guzhuangheaven]

Legend of Ruyi + dianzi series

[chinesedramaoutfit]

Hairstyle and dianzi details of Jin Yuyan, Consort Jia

[shangyangjunzhu]

dianzi ( 钿子) - qing dynasty headdress

dianzi in the manchu language is literally translated as a “hat ring”. this “hat ring” referred to the kind of hat supported by a circular iron wire in its rim. the base of a dianzi is usually made of thin rattan strips or wires wrapped with black silk, and woven into check or coin patterns, or other auspicious designs. gemstones and pearls are fixed onto the hat base in various auspicious patterns. dianzi is usually worn by noble women for special occasions, like weddings and birthday ceremonies, and traditional festivals.

dianzi are usually covered with enamel work representing flowers, leaves, butterflies and more. The blue colour comes from inlaid kingfisher’s feathers which, in the qing dynasty, was almost exclusively affordable by the imperial court and very rich families. The headdress also has a front fringe. The overall level of decoration relates to the class of the wearer – the kingfisher feathers and fringe give this headdress more value. when worn, a dianzi can be further decorated by the insertion of flowers and hairpins.

[perioddramasource]

LEGEND OF RUYI:

  → qing dynasty dianzi

[gongdouenthusiast]

zhen huan’s dianzi in episodes 56 and 57 of empresses in the palace

[queenfredegund]

Legend of Ruyi | Episode 48.

Ula Nara Ruyi, Empress Nara (皇后 那拉氏) of the Qianlong Emperor

[natahjikio]

consort ling’s dianzi in episode 75 of ruyi's royal love in the palace

[hailanyi]

Legend of Ruyi - costumes