Duanwu special: Ancient fashion pioneer Qu Yuan's style
By Li Hongrui |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2018-06-18 09:00
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Must-have accessories: jade and perfume
Apart from the hat, the poet also couldn't go without accessories, including jade and a sword.
He preferred wearing many of these adornments to seal his look.
And having a nice scent was also essential for the poet, as he mentioned many times that his clothes smelled good.
In Yun Zhong Jun, a poem about a mythical goddess, Qu portrayed the deity "bathed in perfume made from herbs" and "dressed in richly colored outfits".
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