Chinese Noble Lady Bead Work Head Gear

These are from Qing Dynasty or Republic era (Pre-1910s or earlier) Chinese bead work head gears / head pieces used by the noble Chinese ladies in olden time in the Chinese tradition. It is exactly like those portrayed in the old classic Chinese paintings in the courtyard, where you can see the ladies are wearing it and carrying a Chinese walking stick. The head gears are made with tiny glass beads and very much intact with colourful flora and fauna patterns.

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This picture shows the cloth at the back of the headgear which is very old and worn.