Apricot yellow satin tiger head cotton hood

[Apricot Yellow Satin Tiger Head Type Cotton Hood]

Apricot Yellow Satin Tiger Head Type Cotton Hood, Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty, 50 cm in length and 33 cm in width, old collection of the Qing Palace
The tiger hat is made of apricot yellow satin, with a slightly oblong face and a small cape like appearance. The hat is embroidered with patterns such as tiger eyebrows, tiger eyes, leather nose, tiger mouth, and tiger whiskers, as well as the word “king” symbolizing the majesty of the tiger. Lined in white silk with cotton inside
The shape of the tiger hat originated from totem worship in ancient times and later became a mascot symbolizing the drive away evil and avoiding evil. The common people use the tiger shaped hat to pray that children can wear it safely, happily, and healthily grow up. Children wearing tiger hats not only have the practicality of preventing cold and keeping warm, but also are popular with their tiger head and brain shapes, and have strong decorative properties. Tiger hat is a typical style of children’s hat in traditional folk children’s clothing in China, especially popular in the northern regions. Generally, blue, blue, and pink fabrics are used, and the cap face is made of hard cloth shells and decorated with colorful silk threads
This small tiger head hat hidden in the Qing Dynasty palace is made of fine materials, which is superior to the folk tiger head hat. From the perspective of the clothing hierarchy of the Qing Dynasty, it should be worn by a small prince.