Black velvet hat ribbons decorated with the Eight Treasures in gold, Qing dynasty, 18th c., Tibetan work

Black velvet hat ribbons decorated with the Eight Treasures in gold, Qing dynasty, 18th c., Tibetan work

• Image Number: K1D005987N000000000PBA
• Dynasty: Qing dynasty
• Category: Miscellaneous objects
• Function: Dress accessories
• Material: Other materials//
• Description:
  Manchus and Mongols have custom-made marriage. The streamer on the back of the Mongolian hat is also part of the court dress of the imperial concubines of the Qing Dynasty. With reference to the “Picture of the Courtyard of the Qing Dynasty”, the back of the imperial concubine’s crown is decorated with black velvet streamers. This group of streamers is decorated with gold-plated eight treasure lotus inlays, and the tail is also decorated with gems, indicating the commonality of Manchu and Mongolian clothing culture. At present, the outer layer of braid cover and ribbon is added with a layer of protection thin silk (crepe line) during the repair process. This is an extremely fine silk, which is often used for the preservation and repair of fabrics. Its main function is to protect or support fragile textiles. The cultural relics to be protected this time are black velvet, so the black thin silk is specially selected. After it is sewn into a cover, it is covered on the velvet for protection.