Digital Reconstruction for the Ancient Chinese Women's Wedding Attire
List of Authors
Asliza Aris, Hasma Ahmad, Man Tian, Yu Suxia, Zhao Shaoyin
Keyword
Ancient Chinese Women’s Wedding Attire; Historical Evolution; Archaeological Research; Digital Reconstruction
Abstract
Ancient Chinese wedding attire has a history spanning over a thousand years, evolving from the Zhou Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, and gradually developing into a distinctive ritualized system. According to historical development, it can be broadly categorized into three representative styles: Zhou, Tang, and Ming. Zhou Dynasty wedding attire emphasized solemnity through an all-black color scheme, reflecting the strict ritual norms of the time. During the Tang Dynasty, wedding attire, known as Dianchai Liyi, was characterized by elaborate headdresses and luxurious aesthetics influenced by an open and prosperous society. In the Ming Dynasty, Fengguan Xiapei became the defining form of women's wedding attire and established a model that influenced later generations. As a significant cultural symbol, ancient Chinese wedding attire embodies ritual values, social hierarchy, and aesthetic transformation, exerting long-lasting influence on East Asian wedding customs and global wedding culture. With the continuous excavation of related artifacts, the limitations of traditional research methods in reconstructing wedding attire have become increasingly evident. Therefore, this study integrates textual research, archaeological evidence, and digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, to conduct three-dimensional digital reconstructions of the three major types of ancient Chinese wedding attire, offering new methodological approaches for costume studies and digital cultural heritage preservation.