Hair Embroidery in Late Imperial China

[@dianamay6017]

The amount of skill and patience it must take to do this is astounding

[@mattlibra3139]

This Is so elegant and beautiful, lots of people seem to think this is strange but let's not forget that in the Victorian era widows would often wear necklaces containing their late husbands hair, besides, hair isn't going to give much use when brushed out, so why not give it life in a centuries old tradition of beautiful art.

[@yviwinchester814]

Unbelievable the patience this people have to be sitting there for hours and days and weeks and months on one piece of art before you can even see a bit of a result !!! It must be pure passion to be able to do that! As wonderful as it is, it would be too boring for me lol

[@shivangi3769]

Gorgeous! Given that hair is sacred and magical in many traditions. Victorian England wove hair into jewellery and other keepsakes such as memento mori.

[@leenahusa1806]

I cut my hair a year ago and kept it, because it was quite a lot. I feel tempted to embroider with it 😂

[@reneejones2627]

Do it!

[@etienneedward4449]

Leena Husa Do it !

[@jipseebree2537]

ew... donate it

[@bunniesandbubbles5893]

Do it

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Jipsee Bree I'm sure they washed hair before cutting it so it's clean hair lol

[@peaceout7461]

Oh my! Someone should do this but with different hair colours all together. That would be so cool😍😍😍

[@Erik-iz1rs]

Peace Out *vomits*

[@XY-gd6ct]

that's a great idea !

[@fatimazahra3081]

haha..yaa... it might be cool

[@londynharris6438]

This is so beautiful! That amount of concentration and dedication needed for this ancient art is extraordinary!

[@theodorec1882]

This is fascinating! Thank you for making this video!

[@jaqpack2]

Is it just me but the song in the background is quite catchy ;)

[@falinethai8048]

Jack Nordqvist The song is singing about the Buddha in the video. The woman Buddha you see at the last part of video

[@Kokoro5050]

When I was little (7-10) I'd embroider or sew things up with strands of my hair. Nice to know I wasn't a total werido lol

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Kokoro5050 aha well long it was clean it's all good

[@Kokoro5050]

Katherine Canon I suppose so. I'd pluck strands straight from my head. ...slightly less awful than digging them from a brush?

[@amykeever8527]

Kokoro5050 i think its quite spiritual- I have a dear friend whos wanting me to use my leather work to honor her prized quarter horse that died suddenly and i have some of his hair- this is so exciting because this is the perfect way to honor him 💖

[@starstruckunnie9247]

This is so beautiful. I love learning about history and this video was so interesting. This art seems so special because its like you are incorporating a physical piece of yourself and lineage and preserving in a masterful piece. Thank you for uploading. The music was mesmerizing.

[@tylerodom3449]

Ok so hair is actually very strong one strand of hair can hold three pounds meaning if you have long well maintained hair then cut it off and made it into a rope I would be one of the strongest ropes in the world

[@guanaka4342]

Kaitlyn Odom that's cool lol

[@gleeblerealness]

so basically strong art with a spirit or something like that in it coolio

[@adrians.5097]

And here I am with my hair that can barely handle 1 lb

[@BacadoTheSkoggy]

Adrian S. each hair is very thin, of course one strand won’t be able to hold much. The fibers which makes up rope aren’t strong when singled out but when you tie them together, they can hold a lot

[@imsorryimcommentingbut2467]

RAPUNZEL IS THAT YOU?

[@paulacostrut5338]

This is amazing. And the way this mini-documentary is edited and narrated only enhances the mystical feels of this art form.

[@iamvip350]

Wow, I've always thought maybe I can embroidered my long hair. Never thought it was a thing! How amazing!

[@aprescod66]

Wow....nice work...

[@asianaestar]

damn....... that is amazing

[@lyllies1130]

Delightful voice! Amazing art work!

[@what-iw5dv]

I’m jealous of how she got the string inside the needle in just one try ;_;

[@purpurrt8413]

its nice to give shedded hair a purpose 💖

[@zaibunnisa9972]

Wao it's amazing and beautiful work .I can't explain thank you for making this video.

[@wendyferraro8552]

That is something wonderful. The devotions to Guanyin and the sacrifice of ones hair, something we take for granted daily, the time and the talent of the embroiders, and the concentration to meditate while stitching all combine to make something so special.

[@louiseemb3509]

Beautiful work!

[@sevinqq9642]

Louise EMB 0u

[@ruphandicraft]

Wow, amazing 👌👌👌

[@cheskacastillo7685]

Scary? This is Art, she's creative, good for her she uses things for something good

[@bizmarkie9112]

What does washing it in egg yolk + water do for the hair? Does it clean it better? Give it a certain texture? This is all really cool and I'm just curious.

[@LivLaugh]

Egg makes hair stronger and more shiny, it "nourishes" it. Since she's collecting hair and it's not fresh the hair dries out when no longer getting natural oils from the scalp. And dry hair is weak hair, you don't want to be embroidering and have the hair snap on you! But for real try it on your own hair on your head, works wonders.

[@rociomarisolv.c.2849]

Esto es increíble, hermoso y no tengo palabras.

[@mariamarie330]

De verdad, Cuanta dedicasion, esto es increible😲👌🏽

[@matovar5747]

rocio marisol velasco caravantes y yo que me sentía orgullosa que mi abuelita materna me enseñó a bordar y hacíamos toallitas para la cocina y fundas de almohada, nada que ver con ésta belleza y paciencia de éstas mujeres..

[@volivei3]

A beautiful tradition...

[@iriswild4300]

Wow bellissima! Non avevo mai visto questa forma d'arte del ricamo cinese

[@beepot2764]

Beautiful tradition, thank you for sharing.

[@prachigoyel6006]

Wow amazing very nice awesome video

[@aratayuki6238]

Beautiful but scary..

[@agustin5855]

Kayyisah Hajidah ikr,it remind me of korean and japanese horror movie about wig.

[@antoniopedroso4765]

Beautiful, but disgusting 😋😂

[@mahalani100]

Kayyisah Hajidah I

[@CutieRingoJoy]

Kayyisah Hajidah same lol

[@VaniaEspinosa2609]

I do embroidery since I was 5 and now I'm 12

[@zestyzirlonia6665]

You should try embroidering with hair. Xxx

[@cranberryjuice4745]

5?!! childrens shouldnt play with needles

[@ithoughtitwasgrapejuice9084]

Queen Ofhearts its not playing lol

[@Erisponsible]

Good for you

[@LauraRealLife]

Historically, children have been learning how to sew, knit, weave, COOK, and more since about the time they start walking and talking. In fact, it's been shown that you significantly REDUCE the risk of a child being injured in the home by common home economic activities if you include them in those activities from the beginning. This is particularly true in kitchens - children who know how to behave around a hot stove are not going to get burned, are they? Growing up, I "hung out" with the adults working on quilts with my own little hoop and needle going back as long as I can remember, was definitely before I started kindergarten. I also starting crocheting when I was between 4 and 5.

[@sarahleonard7309]

The serenity of the embroiderer was nearly as beautiful as the piece she was working on.

[@destinynoisey3402]

This is so amazing and beautiful ❤❤ I respect the people who make these.

[@mamathasuvarna252]

Great job . 👏for ur patients

[@endangpujia2952]

Beautiful.what material do you sweep on

[@vili4213]

Interesting and great idea to use the wonderful resources that we have naturally.

[@r.archanakirankiran4410]

Good creativity

[@falakfirdous1561]

This is something that i had never saw before or heard ...or else thought in my dreams that someone will hair like a thread ...baravoo hats off

[@diaanite]

Never underestimate Budhist pattience.

[@cesaralfonzo5967]

I love this music so relaxing. Anyone knows what types is ?

[@popocass147234]

Cesar Alfonzo try searching up Traditional Chinese music

[@kimberleytempest3644]

wow. incredible

[@TheCornDavis]

Heck, man! I don't even have enough patience for normal sewing let alone this XD Good job, guys!

[@annabeththeextremeundertal2730]

This seems like an amazing way to make unique art

[@saptaparni2286]

Patience & skill level Mt Everst.. salute

[@tanusreemajumder4678]

Innovative as well as substitute of thread .. not scarry, creepy, weird ..

[@glendacrosbywilkins4246]

BEAUTIFUL

[@poojanaik2418]

Great job keep going

[@alexlpez3576]

Mucho tiempo libre tiene esta

[@Chandadiary]

Massive respect

[@lovelyyoulovelyyourheart7633]

Great idea..

[@CrystalRuizEnriquez]

Where can I get such a thin needle?...I need one to embroider with beads

[@poppykok5]

Crystal...Just Google "beading/bead needles," & you should get an awful lot of information/references, etc...There are countless online needlework shops...I'd also check out eBay...Good luck...

[@8izzy]

I'd love to see someone do it with red or blonde hair

[@fatimahamid6823]

Really amazing art I want to get a piece of art but how

[@jasminejo2424]

so when she is old and grey will the art be grey to?

[@marlenemaxie6952]

OMG, I'm so mad at myself now. My hair was all the way down my back and got it cut up to the top of my shoulders, and I have EXTREMELY thick hair!!! Damnit. Live n learn!

[@netzcd651]

Después de todo, el cabello es también una fibra, como la de los otros animales. Hermosos bordados.

[@IrisAntongiorgi19491313]

Extraordinaria obra!!

[@enitanh2734]

That was very beautiful, thank you

[@rocioramirez1106]

Increíble y muy hermoso me encanto.

[@srana8137]

Incredible !👏👏

[@merajmersh7457]

We can also do this may be in a faster and cheaper way ... My father used to make face portraits by silk strings hand embroidery.. but this embroidery is also amazing and very fine .....

[@marybrantley2160]

Amazing!!

[@innaday1697]

Very nice how do it

[@confusedwhale]

Are you sure she recites anything while she's embroidering?

[@Kt-cn2rq]

confusedwhale lol not everything said out loud

[@sunflower_craftz]

just amazing 😫

[@Linda98671]

How absolutely exquisite ... 🌹🌸🌺

[@akireztrella]

My hair is getting really long. It's reaching my ass and imagine if every day we lose 100 hairs. Because of that, I have to sweep really often. But, now that I see this Omg I feel so tempted.

[@born2play363]

If you're cheap you don't need to buy silk just use hair.

[@heretherewhere7375]

Born 2 play hair is pretty expensive tho.

[@alaiwatdapak6290]

Buy a cheap long long long wig😂

[@sharonstuhlmiller1757]

Thank you, loved your video. Not scary at all!

[@ronnihatcher295]

Not boring. Honoring & beautiful.

[@nelsia5129]

This is so cool. I would do this if i had the patience

[@angelromeoteporingo3222]

Someone knows the name of the song?

[@gkshighfalutintubeexperien8205]

I'm excited It's beautiful..

[@Ishalkhan]

Zabardas. Nice

[@Handcraftathome]

Unbelievable! That is amazing.

[@anonnaanna9537]

Awesome😚😚

[@alva7701]

Beautifull ♡

[@auntypolly7541]

This is an impressive craft, one requiring much patience. Why is the hair washed in egg yolk and water?

[@mariab.e.2182]

Maravilloso * que bonito que conservan sus tradiciones. Es una hermosa manera de usar los cabellos que caen de nosotros, esa que como mencionan, representa la energía del humano. Todo tan natural ∆

[@mariecorizzi1935]

Trop beau hallucinant de broder avec des cheveux c est magnifique

[@Bioriah]

extremely resourceful

[@skg05216]

이 영상 노래제목이 뭐에요?

[@neeticasharma]

Wow.... suprb Devotion

[@caraisabelladeborah]

Does anyone know a contact for purchase?

[@cutebebeyan]

If my grandma did this Grandma:where's the hole I can't see where it is Me:UGH THIS IS THE 100th TIME

[@samvue9219]

That's amazing I love it

[@laverndowsley8850]

interesting tradition but imagine how thick that hair is? My hair is light brown and so fine it is hard to see with the naked eye :)

[@trashcant69]

miaskittens D Asian hair is usually pretty thick compared to european hair (:

[@laverndowsley8850]

That explains a lot :)

[@babyg_7141]

They also stitch over the same part until it's more noticeable I'm mixed of Japanese and french and Asians have very thick straight hair and Asians very rarely bald but it's very common for Europeans to bald of have extremely fragile hair I have wave thick hair my hair type is from my french mom but the amount and strength of it is from my dad. Hair embroidery is very time consuming but sooo beautiful lol

[@esratjahanmoon]

Wow that's amazing

[@nazhacanada]

It's amazing. I'm gonna try it with my children's hair.

[@tajibanazaki7429]

So interesting for me!!!!

[@vinivini6261]

Beautiful 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😍😍😍😍

[@dorothyjohnson4653]

Amazing

[@oyipepsi6132]

Wow that is so good

[@cpinktea]

Soo relaxing

[@cumragmcgee6440]

I'd cry trying to get that hair through the eye. I can barely get normal thread through the eye of a needle.

[@azarazat]

amazingggg ahhh

[@sonalrasaniya601]

So very very very awesome

[@bettysharp8813]

Facinating

[@happybirthday2078]

You are telling me people used hair to make this? So beautiful! ;-;