Why is the hand of non-frequency Qing always

From Empress to the princess, no one is not wearing the 'nail rings'. And they're not just for decoration.

On the outside, this object seems to be made of metal, finely decorated, worn on the fingers. It is long and sharp, "swinging" enthusiastically when the pilots celebrate or . fight with each other!

But in fact, is it true that the Qing love that strange accessory? And what is its purpose?

For self-defense, or as living evidence for it i "thick tangerine shell with pointed nails" ? You will get the answer right away.

Nail rings are also known as "fake nails" or "armors". It has been around for a long time, from the time of the Warring States period. Ancient Chinese people believe that hair and nails are born by parents, so avoid cutting them and keep them growing naturally!

Hair is okay, but nails grow long and very entangled, easy to break. Therefore, people began to build "armor" with the original purpose of protecting the long fingernails .

Men and women in the old days preferred "fashion" nails, long hair.

Even so, both natural nails and protective accessories are very entangled, making it difficult to work.

Therefore, only a noble, middle-class or higher-born person "cultivates" long fingernails and uses body armor. And not only women but also men can use this costume.

Gradually becoming a habit, household armor has become the accessory to symbolize the beauty and power of the higher and higher ranks, is an indispensable costume for women (because they are in the room, rarely go out so easier to "raise" nails).

Samples of Thanh's household.

By the time of the Qing Dynasty, the household was raised to the next level and attached to the frequency of the US women and court. It no longer has a simple nail protector, but a symbol of rank and power.

Queen, you use the armor of gold, silver, pearls, tortoise shells, etc. The low order frequency is used with brass, ivory, porcelain enamel .

The motifs carved on household armor are also extremely sophisticated, the emperor carved phoenix figures. Households of Thai Hau are engraved with the word "ten thousand" and "tho" . Some households may also bend their knuckles.

Household armor of Tu Hy Thai Hau.

In particular, Tu Hy Thai Hau from her armor guard is most careful. According to the autobiography of a female servant who had followed her servant, Tu Hy was wearing gold armor in her right hand, and her pearl armor was on her left hand.

Night nights are replaced by "less sparkling" body armor. She wears them on the pinky and pinkie finger, each from 5 - 7cm long.

Painting drawing close-up household of Tu Hy Thai Hau.

Xu Hy protects his nails and armor very carefully. Every day, women were asked to wash with hot water, then use water balls from France.

However, when old, nails of course "withered" , dull. At the beginning, Xu Hy blamed him for his negligence. But in the end she realized that it was impossible to resist the inevitable rule of time. At this time, Xu Hy . cut nails regularly!

Understanding the role of armor from reality, filmmakers cleverly put them on small screens. The purpose has shown a typical image of the Qing dynasty, while increasing the impression at the hands of the uplanders.