Ancient Chinese Clothing and the Bamboo

No Chinese object is complete without a depiction of at least one of the four favourite plants ╨▓╨ВтАЬ the bamboo, the Chinese plum, chrysanthemum and orchid. Of these, the bamboo is used in the most versatile manner. From tableware ╨▓╨ВтАЬ chopsticks and utensils - to flutes to paintbrushes and even hair accessories.

Combs made of bamboo, ivory, jade and other materials further enhanced the ensemble of Ancient Chinese Clothing of women. Headgear in ancient times