Hats From The Chinese Opera
These amazing 19th century headpieces are from an exhibit on Chinese Opera Costume. I just adore their opulence and magical colors. The blue and blue-green colored elements were created of Kingfisher feathers, a common decorative element in Chinese Opera Costumes of the time. Breathtaking!!
i just found your blog! inspiration is the perfect word to describe it. thankyou.
i even blogged about you today, so that everyone who reads me will get treated a piece of your lovely visual cake.
Posted by: belvedere beads | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 01:06 PM
this may be repeating ;) I wish I could see an opera with these beautiful costumes being worn!
Posted by: kim | Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 04:25 PM
I would love to see an opera and them wearing these!
Posted by: kim | Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 04:17 PM
I would love to wear the one with the red pom poms. I would look like queen of the potato people, but who cares!?
Posted by: Angelina | Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Lovely things.
Hug from Stina
Posted by: Stina | Sunday, February 25, 2007 at 07:57 AM
Where would I get one of my own? Okay, I musn't be a greedy collector of, everything? ha...But, they are wonderful...As are the posts I had missed!!! Oh, catching up here is delightful!!
Posted by: Vanessa | Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 07:56 AM
I'm truly amazed about the beautiful things you have here^^ those hats are gorgeous, they've reminded me also of the geixa hair adornments that are as beautiful!
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Posted by: Mitsuki | Friday, February 23, 2007 at 06:15 PM
I said to myself that I want to see something beautiful....then I thought I know, I will see what Ulla has...you never dissapoint :)
I am reading "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See....so I found this post particularly appropriate...and the year of the Golden Pig just starting.
Thank you for the many delights you share on your blog
Posted by: Mo'a | Friday, February 23, 2007 at 10:37 AM
It is always such a pleasure to visit your blog ULLA. I am having an "extra" night and enjoy spending some time here.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | Friday, February 23, 2007 at 10:26 AM
these make me wanna sing! WAGNER!
Posted by: susan | Friday, February 23, 2007 at 07:12 AM
very inspirational site; i will be returning again and again...
ps; found your site off a link on designers' block
http://designersblock.blogspot.com/2007/02/ashes-and-snow-hauntingly-beautiful.html
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | Friday, February 23, 2007 at 05:32 AM
I love these Chinese headdresses! I took a picture of one in a store in S. Pasadena called Sonnies years ago. It was hanging off the ceiling and took my breath away. I look at the picture in my work room every day. It's so inspriing! This is the first time I have ever seen another. Good find Ulla.
Posted by: constance | Friday, February 23, 2007 at 05:18 AM
Kingfisher feathers!??
Posted by: OldRound | Friday, February 23, 2007 at 04:32 AM
J'adore!
Posted by: Delphine | Friday, February 23, 2007 at 12:01 AM
Oh Ulla, this is truly fantastc, look at the amazing detail and stunning colours...thanx!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 06:41 PM
Beautiful. I imagine they must take a long time to make.
Posted by: cruststation | Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 03:02 PM