China 1
What dynasty did ‘hanfu’ come from?
Han Dynasty
During the Ming and Qing Dynasty, what started to happen to the height of the bun?
They started to shorten
In Japanese culture, what form of media mentioned wigs?
Poems
How much does it currently cost to train as a Geisha?
$500,000
Name one reason you would wear a wig in ancient china for a specific occasion.
Sacrifice, worshiping ancestors, visiting the king
How tall were the Han Dynasty wigs?
About 9 inches
What type of women wore Jiaji (fake bun)?
Aristocratic
Who wore wigs for a more elaborate hairstyle?
The Emperor and noblewomen
How many hairstyles do Geisha apprentices have?
Five
Which country has the highest production of wigs?
China
How tall was an unmarried girls wig in the Song Dynasty?
about 2 feet
Was it men or women that loved wearing high buns during the Han Dynasty?
Women
Later on in Japanese culture, who wore wigs more often?
Kabuki actors
An artist and entertainer
How long ago did wigs appear in ancient china?
More than 3,000
What was used as a skeleton during Ming Dynasty?
What type of hair did ancient Chinese use for hairpieces?
animal hair
A special wig was worn called Katsura by which type of Japanese women?
Geisha
As a Geisha apprentice, how often do you visit the salon?
Each week
Full Geisha wear their hair in wigs for banquets and special appearances, how do they wear their hair every other time?
Chignon
Which dynasty did philologist Gu Qiyuan introduce the production of the wig?
Ming Dynasty
When would a woman sell her hair?
As a last resort
Geisha usually wore their own hair. T or F
False
During Shikoku period of Geisha training, how often do they cut their hair?
Never
Which dynasty did wigs gradually disappear?
Yuan dynasty