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Yang Mi’s Tang Dynasty Makeup: The Story Behind the Two Red Dots
The Red Dots: More Than Just Decoration In the upcoming drama Lychees of Chang’an, Yang Mi’s Tang Dynasty-inspired makeup has sparked curiosity—particularly the two red dots near her lips. These are no random embellishments. Known as mianye (面靥, pronounced "myan-yeh"), they trace back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) and evolved into a symbol of sophistication during the Tang era (618–907 CE). Historical records, like Shuowen Jiezi (说文解字), define mianye as decorative marks near the dimples. Initially called dì (旳), they later took diverse forms—dots, crescent moons, floral shapes—and materials like gemstones, gold foil, or even dried botanicals. For example, Lingbiao Luyi (岭表录异) mentions using pressed flowers as eco-friendly alternatives. One theory links mianye to palace life. Concubines allegedly…
Yang Mi’s Tang Dynasty Makeup: The Story Behind the Two Red Dots
The Red Dots: More Than Just Decoration In the upcoming drama Lychees of Chang’an, Yang Mi’s Tang Dynasty-inspired makeup has sparked curiosity—particularly the two red dots near her lips. These are no random embellishments. Known as mianye (面靥, pronounced "myan-yeh"), they trace back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) and evolved into a symbol of sophistication during the Tang era (618–907 CE). Historical records, like Shuowen Jiezi (说文解字), define mianye as decorative marks near the dimples. Initially called dì (旳), they later took diverse forms—dots, crescent moons, floral shapes—and materials like gemstones, gold foil, or even dried botanicals. For example, Lingbiao Luyi (岭表录异) mentions using pressed flowers as eco-friendly alternatives. One theory links mianye to palace life. Concubines allegedly…
The Red Dots: More Than Just Decoration In the upcoming drama Lychees of Chang’an, Yang Mi’s Tang Dynasty-inspired makeup has sparked curiosity—particularly the two red dots near her lips. These are no random embellishments. Known as mianye (面靥, pronounced "myan-yeh"), they trace back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) and evolved into a symbol of sophistication during the Tang era (618–907 CE). Historical records, like Shuowen Jiezi (说文解字), define mianye as decorative marks near the dimples. Initially called dì (旳), they later took diverse forms—dots, crescent moons, floral shapes—and materials like gemstones, gold foil, or even dried botanicals. For example, Lingbiao Luyi (岭表录异) mentions using pressed flowers as eco-friendly alternatives. One theory links mianye to palace life. Concubines allegedly…
Yang Mi’s Tang Dynasty Makeup: The Story Behind the Two Red Dots
The Red Dots: More Than Just Decoration In the upcoming drama Lychees of Chang’an, Yang Mi’s Tang Dynasty-inspired makeup has sparked curiosity—particularly the two red dots near her lips. These are no random embellishments. Known as mianye (面靥, pronounced "myan-yeh"), they trace back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) and evolved into a symbol of sophistication during the Tang era (618–907 CE). Historical records, like Shuowen Jiezi (说文解字), define mianye as decorative marks near the dimples. Initially called dì (旳), they later took diverse forms—dots, crescent moons, floral shapes—and materials like gemstones, gold foil, or even dried botanicals. For example, Lingbiao Luyi (岭表录异) mentions using pressed flowers as eco-friendly alternatives. One theory links mianye to palace life. Concubines allegedly…
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