When you are a princess and get in an embarrassing situation of having a stain right in the middle of your face but make a trend out of it. Legendary.
@DanielaSilva-tv4hu3 жыл бұрын
I loved all stories it's so precious,thank you so much for tell us so much about the stories, it makes everything more special.
@ezradja4 жыл бұрын
Tang's era is always fascinating.
@vio33665 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos! Could you make a video about the clothes in the drama "The story of Minglan"?
@SinisterSaturation4 жыл бұрын
So, there's a huge history of women getting injured and men going "I still love you." Then everyone else decides to imitate the injury in imitation and solidarity? The plum blossom story is my favorite. Less blood. I also just like the nature shapes. They are nice reminders of standing by the one you love whatever happens to them. It's a little off putting to think that injured women getting attention has such a lasting memory. "You're blood is like a sunset." Guess we're all imitating head wounds! The little red dots also remind me of dimple marks. :)
@lokokoro3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same!
@starmelodyelizabethb73804 жыл бұрын
This was so lovely and interesting. I love Chinese culture
@elashaczarinapataray39964 жыл бұрын
Me too cause I have a Chinese blood
@leeoungtsh27433 жыл бұрын
@@elashaczarinapataray3996 me too
@hoshiyoshii3 жыл бұрын
im from china
@im_starstarstar3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@riasrevenge80493 жыл бұрын
Same I do too. I wish I had a culture like them.
@tanyahlifst-jacques95375 жыл бұрын
I'm researching Tang dynasty at the moment and I noticed that along with the makeup there is also different styles of eyebrows. Do you have any information on this? Also, what was used to draw the haidan and other markings? Which pigments were used?
@bannanaberryboard4 жыл бұрын
I know this is a little bit late, but the channel “Off the Great Wall” has some really good videos about ancient Chinese makeup/clothes/hair
@Schneeeulenwetter4 жыл бұрын
hheii, if you want, i can send you some photos i took at the Xi An museum. (if you don’t want to share your email adresse, I am sure you can look it up just by typing” Xi an history museum, make up” and you should find the pictures. they’re from the Tang dynasty if i remember correctly
@Mr2tails4 жыл бұрын
朱砂 Cinnabar was used quite often for red colour cosmetics
@paulinewqi3 жыл бұрын
Love your story telling.....am totally charmed by your voice... Tqtq for sharing...💖💝💐
@realmofthesenses3 жыл бұрын
@@Mr2tails isn't cinnabar poisonous when used too often on the human skin?
@AYC_kaymer5 жыл бұрын
Good to know. When I saw the Disney Mulan trailer I was worried that the makeup wasn't authentic.
@AYC_kaymer4 жыл бұрын
To be honest I forgot I even made this comment 😂
@NataliaPessoaXOXOMAKE3 жыл бұрын
@@missy610 The yellow forehead is also known as “Buddha’s makeup,” and was especially popular among ladies during the Tang Dynasty. A yellow aura on the forehead was believed to be auspicious (Schafer 1956, 419).
@inotaishu13 жыл бұрын
@@AYC_kaymer Don't worry. It is rather fashionable now to scream cultural inaccuracy at Disney's Mulan, just like so many still do with the animated version. Which strangely they don't do with movies like Beauty and the Beast who are equally historically inaccurate respectively exxaggerated to keep with the colorful Disney style.
@inotaishu13 жыл бұрын
@@NataliaPessoaXOXOMAKE Don't tell people that, they will accuse you of being a bigot and an incel. At least that is what I got for pointing out that the phoenix in the movie is closer to the Fenghuang than the European phoenix (or how in the animated version Mushu is actually more accurate to chinese dragons than many think) or how you can see the CCP's censors at work in the movie.
@NataliaPessoaXOXOMAKE3 жыл бұрын
@@inotaishu1 I’m sorry for your experiences. I understand your frustration, it’s very difficult to have a leveled conversation nowadays.
@popaganda9194 жыл бұрын
my favourite is the one on the forehead, it does make the woman looks prettier. but i came here for explanation on why they painted mulan's forehead yellow xDDD but no answers here
@NataliaPessoaXOXOMAKE3 жыл бұрын
The yellow forehead, as can be seen in the live-action Mulan, is also known as “Buddha’s makeup,” and was especially popular among ladies during the Tang Dynasty. A yellow aura on the forehead was believed to be auspicious (Schafer 1956, 419).
@SomasAcademy4 жыл бұрын
I just found this channel and have been marathoning the videos on Chinese fashion history. Fashion history is such an underrated part of history, and Chinese history is often overlooked, so finding a channel that talks about Chinese fashion history feels like such a gift lmao
@corycianangel63214 жыл бұрын
Soma Hanikeri I don't think Chinese history is overlooked, but Chinese historical fashion is. And I'm glad to find a channel that talks about it!
@SomasAcademy4 жыл бұрын
@@corycianangel6321 In my experience, people usually only talk about a few select periods of Chinese history, or discuss it in relation to other regions. I often see it brought up as an example of one of the great powers that existed at any given time, but people discussing it in detail seems relatively rare to me.
@Abhijit292 жыл бұрын
Soma are you from india ?
@truehappiness4U4 жыл бұрын
So because someone hit her temple with something sharp and got a scar, these people made a trend out of it and put a fake scar on their temples as well? Woah I love that era, I wish people would appreciate scars as well instead of looking down on them.
@Applefablestudio5 жыл бұрын
My favorite is the Huadian story. As a child, I was wondering what the marking on the forehead meant, now I know! :) I didn't know about the temple scar, thought it was the painter's style of drawing royal ladies
@charlottedardenne66095 жыл бұрын
So makeup ideas came from accidents, WOW Chinese culture is amazing no wonder their fashion is amazing! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖even if from accidents they're very BEAUTIFUL
@Ami-gu5zi3 жыл бұрын
There are no accidents - Master Oogway
@s200311024 жыл бұрын
They hired wrong make up artist for the film.
@user-qj9en1kp1m4 жыл бұрын
This was actually rather cool. "My scars make me more special, more beautiful."
@nandinisrivastava1763 жыл бұрын
Facial marking in india don't show marital status.Unmarried women can even wear them
@juliantotriwijaya92083 жыл бұрын
when a scar accidentally became a new make up trend XD lol, so unexpected. also "oh no, my cheek is injured, let's turn this into a dimple make up trend " XD lol
@hsunwei20855 жыл бұрын
I thought Huadian was created by Yang Guifei from watching a Hong Kong drama in my childhood😅, now I know that it was created way before Tang dynasty, wow!
@kimonodaisuki5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and lovely makeover❤(ӦvӦ。) Huadian is similar as bindi of India:-) In Japan, 'kuraiboshi' (similar huadian) is seen in 'chigo gyoretsu' (parade of children in Japanese traditional festival):-)
Hi Ally, I like all your hanfu videos and huadian. In Hindu culture bindi is not only for women, but also for men and kids. Bindi is a cultural mark at the center of the eyebrows or at the center of the forehead.
@tula__4 жыл бұрын
Yes, in hindu culture it marks the seat of the soul.
@thefrustratedneetaspirant77772 жыл бұрын
Bindi is meant for women, whereas men wear Tilak
@AYOSANATANI Жыл бұрын
@@thefrustratedneetaspirant7777 Shaktas(both males and females) wear a huge bindi on their forehead made of vermillion as it helps to relax the muscles
@cainthebaguette5 жыл бұрын
I love Yedian 😍😍 but what about red dots under the eyes? Are those considered Yedian?
@FiveThousandYears5 жыл бұрын
Yedian (or mianye 面靨) are basically decorations on the cheeks, so yeah I would say so :)
@dionysus18965 жыл бұрын
I stumbled upon your channel while looking for patterns for men's hanfu for a sewing project I'm working on.. Could you maybe do a video on it or help me out with what the pieces are called??
@crystalrose26075 жыл бұрын
Informative! Fantastic shots of historical figurines, art, scrolls, and wonderful reenactments! Thank you for sharing.
@robinfa14775 жыл бұрын
I read the story about the plum blossom somewhere and it confused me because they said it was Guifei and yet that was a trend before her time. Now it makes more sense knowing they got the wrong person. I really like your channel. Can you make a video about Tang hairstyles?
@milkrock.4 жыл бұрын
Me, putting a red dot on my forehead to signal my partner I have my period.
@daynee264 жыл бұрын
HAHA
@yearn13144 жыл бұрын
thank u for promoting our culture~
@frstell88704 жыл бұрын
This video is so beautiful. Thank you!
@darker_than_black4 жыл бұрын
No , bindhi/ pottu doesn't indicate Marital status of Hindus.. It's actually a tradition . like huadian there are also different types of bindhis. Kids to grandma put bindhi on their forehead..
@Clee-os6pv3 жыл бұрын
The fiercest winter strom could not destroy this makeup.
@HalfBreedMix4 жыл бұрын
So, in short, the original markings are from palace ladies bumping into things, getting hit by swinging objects, or having stuff fall on them,,,,,,,,,,,, I never knew being a lady in the palace was so dangerous :-/
@jsong30053 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making your videos simple and clear. Also, for presenting the essence of chinese culture intact (authentic and proper pronunciation, etc)
@justahighschoolboy49932 жыл бұрын
In Hinduism people also wear something similar called bindi
@leeoungtsh27433 жыл бұрын
I love china , Chinese dress and Chinese culture but other Indian they don't like 😭😭😭
@ifinallyfoundmyjams1013 жыл бұрын
Man I'm Indian and I love every culture including Chinese culture then why are you saying that Indians don't like this culture? Seems like you aren't Indian so don't say anything when you don't know it😑
@Turtelik5 жыл бұрын
I like Huadian story and look the most! Thank you Ally, as always very informative video!
@keepeatinggreen38073 жыл бұрын
Great video love it.looks amazing
@Mohairp533 жыл бұрын
Very informative about the facial decoration. Keep up the good work.
@MsiReadBooks5 жыл бұрын
Hey Ally, love your videos. I really enjoy learning all these things as it is hard for me to find Info on them. I was wondering if you could maybe do a video on chinese wedding gowns in history :)
@mia_ishka4 жыл бұрын
Yedian is my fave! I think it flatters the mouth!
@mariaclaradeiana10213 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it is so interesting!
@estherjessica69175 жыл бұрын
Hello, I really love this channel, but can you give this caption? English is not my main language 😅
@FiveThousandYears5 жыл бұрын
I'm adding it now :)
@estherjessica69175 жыл бұрын
@@FiveThousandYears Thankyou so much! I appreciate that 😊
@BlackSakura334 жыл бұрын
No bindi does not represent a womens marital status!! 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ That’s sindur.
@Ruchaaaaaa3 жыл бұрын
Bindi is for placed for good blood circulation
@BlackSakura333 жыл бұрын
@@Ruchaaaaaa No. What the hell!! It's a part of make up. For asthetic purpose. We wear a bindi for the same reason we wear earrings, to look good. Simple.
@Ruchaaaaaa3 жыл бұрын
@@BlackSakura33 bruh no. Look it up
@BlackSakura333 жыл бұрын
@@Ruchaaaaaa look it up!! Are you crazy? 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ Don't spread such nonsense superstition.
@Ruchaaaaaa3 жыл бұрын
@@BlackSakura33 it's science
@asgaiyawaya3973 Жыл бұрын
I always assumed it was a borrowed custom from India, but it's interesting how there is an actual history with it. Personally, I always thought it complimented the beauty of the traditional outfit. Sorry somebody is going to have to help me with the chinese name for the outfit. I keep finding Qipao and thinking thats the one with the high collar. I also like the dimples. I agree it does make the girl prettier. It's interesting because the stories remind me of something my mother once told me which is that you can always turn a bad situation into something good and that's what the different stories shows except the first one I thought that story compliments the custom unlike the other two which resulted from accidents.
@Andi-y8e Жыл бұрын
Hanfu is so flawless. I have two hanfu sets!
@badlittlewolf26063 жыл бұрын
I've always just called the huadian a Chinese bindi because it seemed similar
@NangongReng19735 жыл бұрын
Now , people insert plastic all over on their face . So pretty.
@FiveThousandYears5 жыл бұрын
That’s so sad isn’t it :/
@mallyndab3 жыл бұрын
Wow, so incredible to think that humans have been around for thousands of years and entire civilizations and eras have come and gone. What is that type of dress called?
@shalinitiwariscorner52102 жыл бұрын
4:37 You're wrong. I am an Indian Hindu myself and I am a student of Indian History as well. Bindi doesn't symbolise a woman's marital status. It's just for ornamental and spiritual purpose (as in Yogic traditions, it's believed that forehead is centre of mental concentration). Hence, any woman or girl can put bindi on her forehead. It's Sindoor or Vermilion(red borax powder) which symbolises a woman's marital status.
@fathimasanayoosaf8688 Жыл бұрын
You're wrong about bindi. Bindi is also worn for ornamental purpose in India. I think you're talking about sindoor. Sindoor is red safron powder that married women wear on middle of the forehead touching the hairline whereas bindi is worn in the middle of the eyebrows. By the way loved your video. Interesting!
@advaitaveda56718 ай бұрын
Bindi or bottu isn't ornamental. It has religious and spiritual significance.
@natureaiaiai8803 жыл бұрын
very beautiful
@luckylinda77773 жыл бұрын
Plum blossom was my fav.
@isidoreaerys87454 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Such an important cultural divide to be bridging right now
@IamMySelf78724 жыл бұрын
this kind video should be on trending
@meerandah27824 жыл бұрын
Wow. Your explanation is much clearer and easy to understand. Thank you
@RameshBhai-yw9el3 жыл бұрын
Bindi(dot on forehead ) is no symbolises that girl is married. Wearing bindi or tika have many another reasons. You said it wrong. Unmarried or married women both wear bindi.
@chaitralisonawane614 жыл бұрын
Came here after watching videos on Hanfu traditional clothes I love the design on forehead called Huadian 😄
@ricohinaro55594 жыл бұрын
learning things while under quarantine hello 2020
@recon4414 жыл бұрын
This was such a fun educational video 😄 I love how these trends started off as happy little accidents of sorts 😆
@sophroniel4 жыл бұрын
I grew up with a garden full of ornamental plum trees; for anyone wondering, they look almost the same as cherry blossoms, except the petals are smooth, not ruffled at the ends. Same colour tho
@JourneyCamera3 жыл бұрын
so rich culture
@white_vargr19997 ай бұрын
“Accidentally” hit her ? Mmmh might be my overly feminist side talking but Im questioning that x), that was very informative! Thank you, traditions are always so interesting imo, especially sine my family doesn’t have many
@morbidmistress56023 жыл бұрын
So many online shops that sell Hanfu always give out Huadian tattoos as gifts
@livia42763 жыл бұрын
I've just love this video and your channel
@ColonelMarcellus2 жыл бұрын
Americans would, unfortunately, prefer tattoo markings. And not pretty ones, either.
@onegawilliam24223 жыл бұрын
My favourite is huadian and love it's story too.
@FromChinatoyou5 жыл бұрын
Super interesting as always!
@meihwadeclerk31473 жыл бұрын
This was very educational and interesting. Thank you so much for adding to my knowledge 🌹
@kendo-sama97544 жыл бұрын
So pretty how it came about
@starmelodyelizabethb73804 жыл бұрын
I love the plum blossom story
@AngelinaK6043 жыл бұрын
Ally, thank you so much for making these educational and entertaining videos. It helps me to connect to my culture. Thank you for teaching us, our beautiful long forgotten culture. 🙏❤🥰
@shermagustave8374 жыл бұрын
Mulan makeup looked like a lovely cookie painted by a traditional baker.
@yourmajestysilveroftherats46093 жыл бұрын
so pretty!
@wangkaidi5 жыл бұрын
Haha just goes to show anything can become a trend if the right person does it...
@krk62164 ай бұрын
You are so gracious when answering the questions on others curiosities. ❤❤
@PsychoKat904 жыл бұрын
I like the yedian :) very pretty
@A2ryn Жыл бұрын
Can everyone draw huadian on their face ? Amazing video btw
@αιη-τ5φ2 жыл бұрын
But the makeup in mulan was I feel purposely made ugly for a reason I didn't think think they used green from eyebrows are all
@Yue_mariin003 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so informative yet so easy to understand!! Thank you so much for all your work ❣️
@realshawty_exo70224 жыл бұрын
So amazing culture
@Myacckt4 жыл бұрын
Contouring centuries ago
@hughdncy2 жыл бұрын
Bindi is for decoration. But sindoor, worn in the middle of the hairline is resembling women are married.
@tillycomedy21944 жыл бұрын
wow i just discovered your channel and i love that it's all about ancient chinese culture!
@redpanda61254 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that was cristal clear instructive and agreeable !
@Andromeda2976 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully told and all the blessings.
@Lotus_935 жыл бұрын
Cchanged my page but still watching you Ally. Its Mika. 😁
@FiveThousandYears5 жыл бұрын
Hi Mika 😊
@MabeEstilismo2 жыл бұрын
La historia de la peluqueria= desvelandolapeluqueria.blogspot.com/
@edityourname55983 жыл бұрын
I love these. Keep them coming. ❤️
@tanoymajumder23584 жыл бұрын
I loooove Chinese Culture ♥️♥️♥️♥️😄😄😄😄
@selestyah03104 жыл бұрын
My favorite has always been Yedian.
@MasterWingman5 жыл бұрын
very interesting
@raisaislamkuromi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I have acnes
@issamoni3745Ай бұрын
Wow
@LittleSpaceCase3 жыл бұрын
Since huadian are ornamental and historical, would it be okay for westerners to wear it?
@wangqi13874 жыл бұрын
How to wear beauty when wearing Han Fu? Hair style accounts for 20%, hair accessories account for 10%, makeup looks for 20%, and classical elegance poses for 20%. Yes, clothing itself only accounts for 30%. That is a whole sense of beauty.
@kilipaki87oritahiti4 жыл бұрын
Forehead definitely as I my self has a forehead tattoo. A mot of styles that the western world thinks is middle eastern actually originated in the far east aka China.
@pondokwarna59553 жыл бұрын
Terimakasih.
@QuizmasterLaw5 жыл бұрын
我会看看。这部电影好不好?
@jin83393 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how and what is used to draw Hua Dian. I try to Google but no information is there. And also how long it takes to do it ? Do you used paint ? Or do you used a pencil ? What brand ? This will be very interesting . Thanks ! 🌺🌸
@nette9836 Жыл бұрын
I like the story of the scar. It is interesting to see a culture and time usually hyperfixated on beauty and perfection to instead perceive beauty in flaws. Very fascinating.