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=Bead Bracelet Culture=
 
=Bead Bracelet Culture=
  
As objects integrating cultural, aesthetic and practical values, bead bracelets have a long and profound history in China. They are not only decorations on the wrist, but also carriers of culture and witnesses of history. From ancient bead ornaments to prayer beads, and then to the fashionable bead bracelets under the influence of diverse cultures today, the evolution of bead bracelet culture in China is rich and colorful, deeply reflecting social changes and the changes in people's aesthetic tastes and spiritual needs.
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As adornments integrating cultural, aesthetic and practical values, bead bracelets boast a long and profound history in China. They are not only decorations on the wrist, but also cultural carriers and historical witnesses. As bead bracelets evolve from ancient bead ornaments to prayer beads, and then to the modern fashionable bead bracelets influenced by diverse cultures, bead bracelet culture also undergoes continued development, in which the social transformation and the changes in people's aesthetic tastes and spiritual needs.
  
 
==The Symbolic Development of Bead Bracelets in Ancient China==  
 
==The Symbolic Development of Bead Bracelets in Ancient China==  
  
 
'''Paleolithic Age: The Origin of Bead Strings'''
 
'''Paleolithic Age: The Origin of Bead Strings'''
The earliest bead ornaments in China can be traced back to the Paleolithic Age. In the site of the Upper Cave Man in Zhoukoudian, Beijing, neck ornaments, which are about 10,000 years old, were unearthed. They are made of animal teeth, shells, small stone beads, etc. and are used as "amulet". In the sites of various places in the Neolithic Age, a large number of perforated stone beads, bone tubes, clams, jade, agate and other ornaments were also unearthed. These early bead ornaments were mostly made of natural materials, and were strung and worn on the body after simple processing, with decorative and symbolic meanings, or used for praying for good luck and avoiding evil, or showing the wearer's identity and status.
 
  
'''Shang and Zhou Dynasties: The Emergence of Jade-Based Ritual Culture'''
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The earliest bead ornaments in China can be traced back to the Paleolithic Age. In the site of the Upper Cave Man in Zhoukoudian, Beijing, archaeologists unearthed necklaces approximately 10,000 years old. They were made by stringing materials like animal teeth, shells, small stone beads, etc. and were used as "amulet". And in the sites of various places in the Neolithic Age, a large number of perforated stone beads, bone tubes, clam shells, jade, agate and other ornaments were also unearthed. These bead ornaments were mostly made of natural materials and were strung and then worn on the body after simple processing. They can be used as decorations, talismans against evil or markers showing the wearer's status.
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[[File:Ornaments unearthed at Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site .jpg]]
  
During the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the jade culture gradually rose to prominence. The nobles began to string precious materials such as jade, stones and agate into ritual objects, which was worn to show identity and status. This "ritual jade" was not only an ornament, but also a symbol of identity, reflecting the strict hierarchical system and etiquette norms at that time.
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'''Shang and Zhou Dynasties: The Emergence of Ritual Jade Ornaments(礼玉)'''
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During the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the jade culture gradually rose to prominence. The nobles began to string precious materials such as jade, gemstones and agate into ritual objects, which were worn to show identity and status. This "ritual jade"(礼玉) was not only an ornament, but also a symbol of identity, which reflects the etiquette and strict hierarchical system and at that time.(Zhu Yifang,2009 https://yclib.hunnu.edu.cn/vpn/1008/https/NNYHGLUDN3WXTLUPMW4A/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODGhWKp_HCntUEhDWssFy_nTjUhrpbKBbUufCGY1W2pjF7_Ws8e_DES-hxTOjt_wjZDy_0W5ql2M0FQ6wF_x_y0E3Qn3f9u7QcQ6Zr2_A2AfzkeR88WYIjPmC9XARSpdMdX7Dd3n-zbiGoVxPMWsifGNMdksn6S9sciH32MdEgDH8A==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS)
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[[File:Jade.jpg]]
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[[File:Jade2.jpg]]
  
 
'''After the Introduction of Buddhism: The Popularity of Prayer Beads'''
 
'''After the Introduction of Buddhism: The Popularity of Prayer Beads'''
  
During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Buddhism flourished in China, and prayer beads were introduced to China and gradually became popular. "Never let mindfulness depart from the heart, while the prayer beads remain ever in hand". Prayer beads became an important means for Buddhists to enhance their meditative focus and purify their minds. This practice of using prayer beads also became the predecessor of modern bead bracelets rotating in hand. In the Tang Dynasty, prayer beads made of bodhi seeds were highly respected. Scholars and literati often gave prayer beads as gifts to friends. The wearing and use of beads bracelets were no longer limited to religious people, but began to be popular among the literati class. Moreover, the materials and craftsmanship were constantly innovated, and bead bracelets made of various materials such as gold, silver, gemstones and colored glaze appeared.
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During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, as Buddhism flourished in China, prayer beads were introduced to China and gradually became popular. Prayer beads are a handy way to keep track of how many prayers you've said. You simply hold a bead, say the prayer and then move to the next bead in the chain. In this way, just  as the saying goes, "Never let mindfulness depart from the heart, while the prayer beads remain ever in hand", prayer beads became an important means for Buddhists to enhance their meditative focus and purify their minds. This practice of using prayer beads also became the origin of rubbing bead bracelets in modern days. In the Tang Dynasty, prayer beads made of bodhi seeds were highly esteemed. Scholars and literati often gave prayer beads as gifts to friends. Prayer beads bracelets were no longer limited to religious people and began to be popular among the literati class. Moreover, the materials and craftsmanship were constantly innovated, and bead bracelets made of various materials such as gold, silver, gemstones and colored glaze appeared.(The Generalist Academy, https://generalist.academy/2020/03/16/counting-prayers/#:~:text=Prayer%20beads%20are%20a%20handy%20way%20to%20keep,move%20to%20the%20next%20bead%20in%20the%20chain.)
  
 
'''Qing Dynasty: The Peak of Court Bead Bracelets'''
 
'''Qing Dynasty: The Peak of Court Bead Bracelets'''
  
In the Qing Dynasty, influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, prayer beads were developed into court beads, which became an important part of the court costume regulations. Court beads are composed of 108 beads, and the materials are diverse, such as Dongzhu (pearl), lapis lazuli, amber, beeswax, coral, turquoise, etc. Different materials of court beads are worn on different occasions. Later, female members in the court simplified the court beads into bead bracelets known as "Eighteen Sons", which could be decorated on clothes or worn the wrist for playing in leisure time. The bead bracelets in the Qing Dynasty were exquisitely made and carefully selected, integrating multiple elements such as religion, etiquette and aesthetics, reflecting the luxury and majesty of the royal family.
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In the Qing Dynasty, influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, prayer beads were developed into court beads--an important part of the imperial attire . Court beads are composed of 108 beads, and the materials are diverse, such as Dongzhu (pearl), lapis lazuli, amber, beeswax, coral, turquoise, etc. The materials and color coordination of court beads varied according to the wearer’s official rank and social status, so did the materials worn on different ceremonial occasions. Later, female members in the court simplified the court beads into Eighteen Seed bead bracelets (bracelets made of  eighteen beads), which could be decorated on clothes or worn the wrist for playing in leisure time. The bead bracelets in the Qing Dynasty boasted exquisite craftsmanship and careful material selection. They integrated multiple elements such as religion, etiquette and aesthetics, reflecting the luxury and majesty of the royal family.
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[[File:Eighteen Seed Bead Bracelets.jpg]]
  
 
==Famous Materials for Making Bead Bracelet==  
 
==Famous Materials for Making Bead Bracelet==  
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'''Small Leaf Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus)'''
 
'''Small Leaf Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus)'''
  
Small leaf red sandalwood is one of the most renowned woods, primarily produced in southern India, with introduced cultivation in Hainan, Yunnan, Guangxi, and southern Guangdong, China. It features a hard texture, fine grain, smooth material quality, and high oil content. Long-term wearing of bracelets made by this material is believed to have benefits such as regulating qi and blood circulation, calming the mind, and aiding sleep. Its color ranges from light red to deep purple. Over time and with use, the color gradually deepens, forming a unique "patina" (a smooth, lustrous surface layer produced by prolonged handling). This layer of oily luster not only enhances the bracelet's aesthetic appeal but also serves as one of the important standards for evaluating its quality and value.
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Small leaf red sandalwood is one of the most renowned woods. It is primarily produced in southern India and cultivated as an introduced species  in Hainan, Yunnan, Guangxi, and southern Guangdong, China. It features a hard texture, close-grained texture, fine-textured surface and high oil content. When crafted into bead bracelets, prolonged wearing is believed to regulate qi (气) and blood flow, soothe the mind and improve sleep quality. The color of small leaf red sandalwood ranges from pale red to deep purple. Over time and with use, the color gradually deepens, forming a unique "patina" (a smooth, lustrous surface layer produced by prolonged handling). This layer of oily luster not only enhances the bracelet's aesthetic appeal but also serves as one of the important standards for evaluating its quality and value.(Flower wiki, https://www.theflowerwiki.com/woody/23918.html#:~:text=Description%20There%20are%20many%20kinds%20of%20wood%20belonging,and%20its%20Latin%20scientific%20name%20is%20p.%20santalinus.)
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[[File:Small Leaf Red Sandalwood.jpg]]
  
 
'''Scented Rosewood (Dalbergia Odorifera)'''
 
'''Scented Rosewood (Dalbergia Odorifera)'''
  
Scented rosewood, is one of the world's most precious hardwoods, hailed as the "pinnacle among wood materials" It is native to low-altitude plains and hilly areas of Diaoluo Mountain and Jianfengling in Hainan Island, China. The wood is dense and hard, featuring beautiful grain patterns with clear textures and smooth lines. It exhibits various grain patterns such as "ghost-face grain" (resembling faces), "landscape grain" (resembling mountains and water), and "butterfly grain," making it highly ornamental. Its color is soft and can display shades ranging from light yellow, deep yellow, to dark brown. After prolonged handling, the luster becomes more warm and translucent, exuding a charming glow.
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Scented rosewood, is one of the world's most precious hardwoods, hailed as the "top of wood materials". It is native to low-altitude plains and hilly areas of Diaoluo Mountain and Jianfengling in Hainan Island, China. The wood is dense and hard, featuring beautiful grain patterns with clear textures and smooth lines. It exhibits various grain patterns such as "ghost-face grain", "landscape grain" and "butterfly grain," making it highly ornamental. Scented rosewood is soft in color, ranging from light yellow, deep yellow, to dark brown. After prolonged handling, the luster becomes more warm and translucent, exuding a charming glow.(Baidu,https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E9%BB%84%E8%8A%B1%E6%A2%A8%E6%9C%A8/1684154)(I don't know why it can't be visited by clicking, so please copy the link and then visit)
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[[File:Scented Rosewood.jpg]]
  
 
'''Jadeite'''
 
'''Jadeite'''
  
Jadeite is mainly produced in regions like Myanmar, formed during geological movements under high-temperature and high-pressure environments, where sodium aluminum silicate minerals undergo complex geological processes to form jadeite raw stones, which are later mined and processed into bracelets. In jadeite bracelets, the glass type of jade has high transparency (almost transparent). Apple-green is the most valuable color; the brighter the color and the higher the transparency, the more valuable it is. The ice type comes next, featuring ice-like cracks and good color and transparency. Jadeite becomes more translucent with wearing, nourishing the human body and being nourished in return, as the saying goes: "People nurture jade for three years, and jade nurtures people for a lifetime."  
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Jadeite is mainly produced in regions like Myanmar. It is formed during geological movements under high-temperature and high-pressure environments, where sodium aluminum silicate minerals undergo complex geological processes to form jadeite raw stones. After mining and processing, these stones are made into bracelets. Among jadeite, the glass type (玻璃种)high transparency. Apple green glass type jadeite is the most valuable—the brighter the color and the higher the transparency, the greater its worth. The ice type comes next, featuring ice-like cracks and good color and transparency. Jadeite becomes more translucent with wearing and nourishes the human body and is also nourished in return, just as the saying goes: "People nurture jade for three years, and jade nurtures people for a lifetime."  
  
 
'''Amber'''
 
'''Amber'''
  
Amber is a fossilized resin from ancient times, with colors ranging from light yellow to brownish red. The texture is waxy and smooth, feeling like soap to the touch and imparting a warm sensation. It emits a pine resin scent and is believed to help relieve stress. Golden amber, honey amber and blood amber are the common varieties, each possessing unique characteristics. Amber bracelets with larger amber beads command higher value. And bracelets with more well-formed beads also increase the value. Amber exhibits diverse colors and transparency, possessing unique aesthetic appeal and charm.
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Amber is a fossilized resin from ancient times and its colors range from light yellow to brownish red. Its texture is waxy and smooth, feeling like soap to the touch and imparting a warm sensation. It emits a pine resin scent which is believed to help relieve stress. Golden amber, honey amber and blood amber are the common varieties, each possessing unique characteristics. And the value of amber bracelets correlates with both the size and shape of amber, larger and more uniformly shaped amber beads command higher worth.  
  
 
==Reasons for the Rise of Modern Bead Bracelet Culture==
 
==Reasons for the Rise of Modern Bead Bracelet Culture==
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'''Cultural Inheritance and Revival'''
 
'''Cultural Inheritance and Revival'''
  
With the gradual revival of traditional culture, people’s interest in traditional craftsmanship and cultural symbols has grown increasingly strong. As an integral part of Chinese traditional culture, bracelets embody rich historical and cultural connotations. Their unique craftsmanship and cultural implications attract more and more people to understand bead bracelet culture and pass it down. Also, as the handling and appreciating of wenwan bracelets and the Buddhist prayer beads regain public attention, the bead bracelet culture has been further promoted in both its development and inheritance.
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With the gradual revival of traditional culture, people's interest in traditional culture and craftsmanship has grown increasingly strong. As an integral part of Chinese traditional culture, bracelets embody rich historical and cultural connotations. Their unique craftsmanship and cultural implications attract more and more people to get to know bead bracelet culture. Now more and more people are willing to wear bead bracelets, hoping to preserve and pass along this valuable culture.
  
 
'''Aesthetic Needs and Personalized Expression'''
 
'''Aesthetic Needs and Personalized Expression'''
  
In modern society, people’s pursuit of personalization has become more intense. As an accessory that can be matched and chosen freely, bracelets meet people’s needs to showcase individuality and unique aesthetics. With their diverse materials, styles, and colors, bracelets enable people to match them according to personal preferences, identity and different occasion so as to express their self-style and inner qualities. Meanwhile, the craftsmanship and design of bracelets continue to innovate and incorporate more fashionable elements, allowing them to conform to modern aesthetic concepts while at the same time maintaining traditional charm.
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In modern society, people's pursuit of personalization has become more intense. As an accessory that can be matched and chosen freely, bracelets meet people's needs to showcase individuality and unique aesthetic tastes. With their diverse materials, styles, and colors, bead bracelets enable people to choose according to personal preferences, identity and different occasion. Meanwhile, the craftsmanship and design of bracelets continue to innovate and incorporate more fashionable elements, enabling bead bracelets to follow modern aesthetic trends while at the same time maintaining traditional charm.
  
 
'''Spiritual Support and Cultural Identity'''
 
'''Spiritual Support and Cultural Identity'''
  
In the fast-paced modern life, people face various pressures and challenges, making bracelets have become a form of spiritual support. Chanting while wearing Buddhist prayer beads and the handling of wenwan bracelets can, to some extent, help people relax, relieve stress, and find inner peace and tranquility. Moreover, wearing bracelets with specific cultural connotations also reflects people’s identification with and sense of belonging to a particular culture—for instance, followers of Buddhist culture wearing prayer beads, and wenwan enthusiasts treasuring wenwan bracelets. Through the carrier of bracelets, cultural identity and group belongingness are reinforced.
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In the fast-paced modern life, people face various pressures and challenges. Under such circumstances, bracelets have become a form of spiritual support. Both praying with prayer beads and rubbing and twirling wenwan bracelets help people to soothe their mind, ease their stress and find inner peace. Moreover, wearing bracelets with specific cultural connotations also reflects reflects a deep sense of cultural identity and belonging. For instance, followers of Buddhist culture wear prayer beads while wenwan enthusiasts treasure wenwan bracelets. As emblems of these cultures, bead bracelets reinforce cultural identity and the sense of belonging.
  
 
==Terms and Expressions==
 
==Terms and Expressions==
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Court Beads 朝珠
 
Court Beads 朝珠
  
"Eighteen Sons" Bead Bracelets “十八子” 手串
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Eighteen Seed Bead Bracelets“十八子” 手串
  
 
Small Leaf Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus) 小叶紫檀
 
Small Leaf Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus) 小叶紫檀
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#What is one of the reasons for the rise of modern bead bracelet culture?
 
#What is one of the reasons for the rise of modern bead bracelet culture?
 
==Answers==
 
==Answers==
#Neolithic age.
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#Paleolithic age.
#18 sons bracelets.
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#Eighteen Seed Bead Bracelets.
#For spiritual support in cultural identification.
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#For spiritual support and cultural identification.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
  
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==AI Statement==
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To help me to write my final paper, I have used the following AI chatbot: doubao and deepseek. I have prompted the chatbot with the following prompt: "Please introduce bead bracelet culture in China within 2000 Chinese characters". Then I red the answers and formed the structure of the paper by myself. Next after searching information and literature, I reflected on and summarized the contents I've read and then finished the writing of each part of my paper. For the translation part, I translate my paper from Chinese to English for the first time. But there are some expressions and terms that I couldn't translate, so I sought help from AI. After that, I prompted the chatbot with the following prompt: "Please proofread my translation and make sure that the terms are consistent" to compensate my limited translation skills. In the end, I check my paper again and made some revisions. In my process of writing this paper, AI served as an auxiliary tool, and the main content was completed by myself.
  
 
=手串文化=
 
=手串文化=
  
手串,作为一种集文化、美学与实用价值于一体的物件,在中国有着悠久且深厚的历史。它不仅是手腕上的装饰,更是文化的载体和历史的见证者。从古老的珠串饰品到宗教中的念珠,再到如今多元文化影响下的时尚手串,手串文化在中国的演变历程丰富多彩,深刻反映了社会变迁与人们审美情趣、精神需求的变化。
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手串,是一种集文化、美学与实用价值于一体的饰品,在中国有着悠久且深厚的历史。手串不仅是手腕上的装饰,更是文化的载体和历史的见证者。从古老的珠串饰品到佛教中的念珠,再到如今多元文化影响下的时尚单品,手串文化随着手串的推陈出新不断发展。在这一过程中,社会变迁、人们的审美情趣以及精神需求方面的变化也得以体现。
  
 
==中国古代手串的标志性发展==
 
==中国古代手串的标志性发展==
  
'''新石器时代:珠串的起源'''
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'''旧石器时代:珠串的起源'''
  
中国最早的手串可追溯至旧石器时代。在北京周口店山顶洞人遗址中,就出土了距今约1万多年的用兽牙、贝壳、小石珠等串连而成的“护身符”颈饰。新石器时代的各地遗址中也大量出土了穿孔的石珠、骨管、蚌、玉、玛瑙等饰件,这些早期的珠串饰品多由天然材料制成,经过简单加工后串联佩戴在身,具有装饰和象征意义,或用于祈福避邪,或彰显佩戴者的身份地位。
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中国最早的手串可追溯至旧石器时代。在北京周口店山顶洞人遗址中出土了距今约1万多年的用兽牙、贝壳、小石珠等串连而成的“护身符”颈饰。在新石器时代的各地遗址中也大量出土了穿孔的石珠、骨管、蚌、玉、玛瑙等饰件,这些早期的珠串饰品多由天然材料制成,经过简单加工后串联在一起用于佩戴,具有装饰性作用,也用于驱邪和作为身份的象征。
  
 
'''商周时期:礼玉的出现'''
 
'''商周时期:礼玉的出现'''
  
商周时期,玉文化逐渐兴起,贵族们开始将玉、石、玛瑙等珍贵材料穿成串,称为“礼玉”,用于佩戴以显示身份和地位。这种“礼玉”不仅是装饰品,更是身份的象征,体现了当时严格的等级制度和礼仪规范。
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商周时期,玉文化逐渐兴起,贵族们开始将玉、石、玛瑙等珍贵材料穿成串,称为“礼玉”,用于佩戴以显示佩戴者的身份和地位。这种“礼玉”不仅是装饰品,更是身份的象征,体现了当时严格的等级制度和礼仪规范。(朱怡芳,2009 https://yclib.hunnu.edu.cn/vpn/1008/https/NNYHGLUDN3WXTLUPMW4A/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODGhWKp_HCntUEhDWssFy_nTjUhrpbKBbUufCGY1W2pjF7_Ws8e_DES-hxTOjt_wjZDy_0W5ql2M0FQ6wF_x_y0E3Qn3f9u7QcQ6Zr2_A2AfzkeR88WYIjPmC9XARSpdMdX7Dd3n-zbiGoVxPMWsifGNMdksn6S9sciH32MdEgDH8A==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS)
  
 
'''佛教传入后:佛珠的流行'''
 
'''佛教传入后:佛珠的流行'''
  
魏晋南北朝时期,佛教在中国兴盛,佛珠随之东传并逐渐流行。“念念不离心,数珠恒在手”佛珠成为佛教徒用来清心净神的一项重要手段,这种数佛珠的仪式,也成为现代人盘手串的前身。唐代,菩提子佛珠备受推崇,文人雅士常以佛珠赠友,手串的佩戴和使用不再局限于宗教人士,开始在文人阶层中流行开来,且材质和工艺不断创新,出现了金银、宝石、琉璃等多种材质的手串。
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魏晋南北朝时期,佛教在中国兴盛,佛珠随之东传并逐渐流行。佛珠是记录诵经次数的便捷工具,你只需捏住一颗珠子诵经,完成一遍后移至手串中的下一颗即可。“念念不离心,数珠恒在手”,佛珠成为佛教徒用来清心净神的一项重要手段,这种数佛珠的仪式,也成为现代人盘手串的前身。唐代,菩提子佛珠备受推崇,文人雅士常以佛珠赠友,手串的佩戴和使用不再局限于宗教人士,在文人阶层中也流行开来,且手串的材质和工艺不断创新,出现了金银、宝石、琉璃等多种材质的手串。(The Generalist Academy, https://generalist.academy/2020/03/16/counting-prayers/#:~:text=Prayer%20beads%20are%20a%20handy%20way%20to%20keep,move%20to%20the%20next%20bead%20in%20the%20chain.)
  
 
'''清代:宫廷手串的鼎盛'''
 
'''清代:宫廷手串的鼎盛'''
  
清代受藏传佛教影响,将佛珠发展为朝珠,成为宫廷服饰定制的重要组成部分。朝珠由108颗珠子组成,材质多样,如东珠(珍珠)、青金石、琥珀、蜜蜡、珊瑚、绿松石等,不同场合佩戴不同材质的朝珠。宫廷后宫女眷将朝珠简化为十八子手串,既可佩于衣服上、也可挽在手腕上闲暇时把玩。清代的手串制作工艺精湛,选材考究,融合了宗教、礼仪、审美等多重元素,体现了皇家的奢华与威严。
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清代受藏传佛教影响,佛珠发展为朝珠,成为宫廷服饰的重要组成部分。朝珠由108颗珠子组成,材质多样,如东珠(珍珠)、青金石、琥珀、蜜蜡、珊瑚、绿松石等。根据佩戴朝珠的人的官职以及地位的不同,朝珠的选材和色彩搭配不同。在不同的场合所佩戴的朝珠材质也有所区别。后来,宫廷后宫女眷将朝珠简化为十八子手串(由十八个珠子串联而成的手串),既可佩于衣服上、也可挽在手腕上闲暇时把玩。清代的手串制作工艺精湛,选材考究,融合了宗教、礼仪、审美等多重元素,体现了皇家的奢华与威严。
  
 
==著名的手串材质==
 
==著名的手串材质==
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'''小叶紫檀'''
 
'''小叶紫檀'''
  
小叶紫檀是最著名的木材之一,主要产于印度南部,中国海南、云南、广西、广东南部有引种栽培。其质地坚硬,纹理细密,料质细腻,油性好,长期佩戴具有调节气血、安神助眠等功效。颜色从淡红到深紫不等,随着时间的推移和使用,其颜色会逐渐加深,形成独特的 “包浆”,这层油脂光泽不仅提升了手串的美感,也是衡量其品质和价值的重要标准之一。
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小叶紫檀是最著名的木材之一,主要产于印度南部,中国海南、云南、广西、广东南部有引种栽培。其质地坚硬,纹理细密,料质细腻,油性好,长期佩戴具有调节气血、安神助眠等功效。小叶紫檀颜色从淡红到深紫不等,随着时间的推移和佩戴,其颜色会逐渐加深,形成独特的 “包浆”,这层油脂光泽不仅提升了手串的美感,也是衡量其品质和价值的重要标准之一。(Flower wiki, https://www.theflowerwiki.com/woody/23918.html#:~:text=Description%20There%20are%20many%20kinds%20of%20wood%20belonging,and%20its%20Latin%20scientific%20name%20is%20p.%20santalinus.)
  
 
'''海南黄花梨'''
 
'''海南黄花梨'''
  
海南黄花梨,又称海南黄檀木、降香黄檀,是世界上最珍贵的硬木之一,堪称 “木中之冠”,原产于中国海南岛吊罗山尖峰岭低海拔的平原和丘陵地区。其木质坚实、花纹漂亮,纹理清晰、线条流畅,有鬼脸纹、山水纹、蝴蝶纹等多种花纹,极具观赏价值。色泽柔和,可表现出浅黄、深黄、深褐色等多种颜色,经过盘玩后,色泽会变得更加温润、透亮,呈现出迷人的光泽。
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海南黄花梨,又称海南黄檀木、降香黄檀,是世界上最珍贵的硬木之一,堪称 “木中之冠”,原产于中国海南岛吊罗山尖峰岭低海拔的平原和丘陵地区。其木质坚实、花纹漂亮,纹理清晰、线条流畅,有鬼脸纹、山水纹、蝴蝶纹等多种花纹,极具观赏价值。海南黄花梨色泽柔和,可表现出浅黄、深黄、深褐色等多种颜色,经过盘玩后,色泽会变得更加温润、透亮,呈现出迷人的光泽。(百度百科,https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E9%BB%84%E8%8A%B1%E6%A2%A8%E6%9C%A8/1684154)
  
 
'''翡翠'''
 
'''翡翠'''
  
翡翠主要产于缅甸等地区,形成于地质运动过程中,在高温高压环境下,钠铝硅酸盐矿物经过复杂的地质作用形成翡翠原石,后经开采、加工制成手串。翡翠手串中的玻璃种种水足,几乎透明,苹果绿的最贵,颜色越鲜亮、透明度越高越值钱。冰种次之,有冰裂纹,颜色和透明度也较好。翡翠越戴越透亮,与人体相互滋养,有 “人养玉三年,玉养人一生” 的说法。
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翡翠主要产于缅甸等地区,形成于地质运动过程中,在高温高压环境下,钠铝硅酸盐矿物经过复杂的地质作用形成翡翠原石,后经开采、加工制成手串。翡翠手串中的玻璃种种水足,几乎透明,其中苹果绿的最贵,颜色越鲜亮、透明度越高的玻璃种越值钱。冰种次之,有冰裂纹,颜色和透明度也较好。翡翠越戴越透亮,能人体相互滋养,有 “人养玉三年,玉养人一生” 的说法。
  
 
'''蜜蜡'''
 
'''蜜蜡'''
  
蜜蜡是远古树脂化石,颜色从淡黄到棕红不等,质地温润如蜡,摸起来像肥皂,触感温暖。它有松香味道,能舒缓压力,金珀、蜜蜡珀和血珀是常见种类,各有特色。蜜蜡手串越大,价值越高,形状越规整,价值也越高。蜜蜡颜色和透明度多样,有独特美感和魅力。
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蜜蜡是远古树脂化石,颜色从淡黄到棕红不等,质地温润如蜡,摸起来像肥皂,触感温暖。它有松香味道,能舒缓压力,金珀、蜜蜡珀和血珀是常见的蜜蜡种类,每种都各有特色。手串上的蜜蜡越大,其价值越高,蜜蜡形状越规整,其价值也越高。
 
 
 
==现代手串文化兴起的原因==
 
==现代手串文化兴起的原因==
  
 
'''文化传承与复兴'''
 
'''文化传承与复兴'''
  
随着传统文化的逐渐复兴,人们对传统手工艺和文化符号的兴趣日益浓厚。手串作为中国传统文化的重要组成部分,承载着丰富的历史和文化内涵,其独特的制作工艺和文化寓意吸引着越来越多的人去了解和传承。文玩手串的把玩文化、佛珠的宗教文化等重新受到关注,促使手串文化在现代得以传承和发展。
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随着传统文化的逐渐复兴,人们对传统文化以及手工艺品的兴趣日益浓厚。手串作为中国传统文化的重要组成部分,承载着丰富的历史和文化内涵,其独特的制作工艺和文化寓意吸引着越来越多的人去了解手串文化。人们都愿意佩戴这种展现了传统文化与精妙工艺的饰品,也期待能以这种方式传承与发展手串文化。
  
 
'''审美需求与个性化表达'''
 
'''审美需求与个性化表达'''
  
在现代社会,人们对于个性化的追求愈加强烈,手串作为一种可自由搭配和选择的饰品,能够满足人们展现个性和独特审美的需求。不同材质、款式和颜色的手串,可以让人们根据自己的喜好、身份、场合等进行搭配,表达自我风格和内在品质。同时,手串的制作工艺和设计不断创新,融入了更多时尚元素,使其在保持传统韵味的基础上,更符合现代人的审美观念。
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在现代社会,人们对于个性化的追求愈加强烈,手串作为一种可自由搭配和选择的饰品,能够满足人们展现个性和独特审美的需求。手串的材质、款式、颜色多种多样,人们可以根据自己的喜好、身份、以及不同的场合等进行选择。同时,手串的制作工艺和设计在不断创新,融入了时尚与现代元素,在保持了手串传统的韵味的同时,也更符合现代的审美趋势。
  
 
'''精神寄托与文化认同'''
 
'''精神寄托与文化认同'''
  
快节奏的现代生活中,人们面临着各种压力和挑战,手串成为了一种精神寄托的方式。佛珠的诵念、文玩手串的把玩,都能在一定程度上帮助人们放松心情、缓解压力,找到内心的平静和安宁。此外,佩戴具有特定文化内涵的手串,也体现了人们对某种文化的认同和归属感,如佛教文化的信众佩戴佛珠,文玩爱好者珍藏文玩手串等,通过手串这一载体,人们强化了文化认同和群体归属感。
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快节奏的现代生活中,人们面临着各种压力和挑战,手串成为了一种精神寄托的方式。不论是佛珠的诵念还是文玩手串的把玩,能在一定程度上帮助人们放松心情、缓解压力,找到内心的平静和安宁。此外,佩戴具有特定文化内涵的手串,也体现了人们对某种文化的认同和归属感,如佛教文化的信众佩戴佛珠,文玩爱好者珍藏文玩手串等,手串作为这些文化的外部表征,强化了人们的文化认同和群体归属感。(宋丙玲,2014,156-162 https://yclib.hunnu.edu.cn/vpn/1008/https/NNYHGLUDN3WXTLUPMW4A/kcms2/article/abstract?v=uTZa6doZ_i4FlQGp1Sm1s9mwG0dUIHhTLFpagcapJA7i4thaNWw4Hckyw5co-GG_HqtK3JT8TTADzxFvucOmAlGLG7MGWk9lY-7hQhIpwR0jJf3bilEFTgbUlkDQphnPOXtpf9d6j2iiBLgcQORPy4RSgaUlGDORSiHUyd7RcbdIW3itsvJ4nJdIj9wwTo7j&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS)
  
 
==术语与表达==
 
==术语与表达==
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朝珠 Court Beads
 
朝珠 Court Beads
  
“十八子” 手串 "Eighteen Sons" Bead Bracelets
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“十八子” 手串 Eighteen Seed Bead Bracelets
  
 
小叶紫檀 Small Leaf Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus)
 
小叶紫檀 Small Leaf Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus)
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包浆 Patina
 
包浆 Patina
  
文玩手串 Wenwan Bracelets
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文玩手串 Wenwan Bracelets
  
 
==问题==
 
==问题==
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3.现代手串文化兴起的原因之一是什么?
 
3.现代手串文化兴起的原因之一是什么?
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1.旧石器时代。
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2.十八子手串。
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3.人们想要寻求精神的寄托与文化归属感。
  
 
==参考文献==
 
==参考文献==
  
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Bead Bracelet Culture

As adornments integrating cultural, aesthetic and practical values, bead bracelets boast a long and profound history in China. They are not only decorations on the wrist, but also cultural carriers and historical witnesses. As bead bracelets evolve from ancient bead ornaments to prayer beads, and then to the modern fashionable bead bracelets influenced by diverse cultures, bead bracelet culture also undergoes continued development, in which the social transformation and the changes in people's aesthetic tastes and spiritual needs.

The Symbolic Development of Bead Bracelets in Ancient China

Paleolithic Age: The Origin of Bead Strings

The earliest bead ornaments in China can be traced back to the Paleolithic Age. In the site of the Upper Cave Man in Zhoukoudian, Beijing, archaeologists unearthed necklaces approximately 10,000 years old. They were made by stringing materials like animal teeth, shells, small stone beads, etc. and were used as "amulet". And in the sites of various places in the Neolithic Age, a large number of perforated stone beads, bone tubes, clam shells, jade, agate and other ornaments were also unearthed. These bead ornaments were mostly made of natural materials and were strung and then worn on the body after simple processing. They can be used as decorations, talismans against evil or markers showing the wearer's status. Ornaments unearthed at Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site .jpg

Shang and Zhou Dynasties: The Emergence of Ritual Jade Ornaments(礼玉)

During the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the jade culture gradually rose to prominence. The nobles began to string precious materials such as jade, gemstones and agate into ritual objects, which were worn to show identity and status. This "ritual jade"(礼玉) was not only an ornament, but also a symbol of identity, which reflects the etiquette and strict hierarchical system and at that time.(Zhu Yifang,2009 https://yclib.hunnu.edu.cn/vpn/1008/https/NNYHGLUDN3WXTLUPMW4A/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODGhWKp_HCntUEhDWssFy_nTjUhrpbKBbUufCGY1W2pjF7_Ws8e_DES-hxTOjt_wjZDy_0W5ql2M0FQ6wF_x_y0E3Qn3f9u7QcQ6Zr2_A2AfzkeR88WYIjPmC9XARSpdMdX7Dd3n-zbiGoVxPMWsifGNMdksn6S9sciH32MdEgDH8A==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS) Jade.jpg Jade2.jpg

After the Introduction of Buddhism: The Popularity of Prayer Beads

During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, as Buddhism flourished in China, prayer beads were introduced to China and gradually became popular. Prayer beads are a handy way to keep track of how many prayers you've said. You simply hold a bead, say the prayer and then move to the next bead in the chain. In this way, just as the saying goes, "Never let mindfulness depart from the heart, while the prayer beads remain ever in hand", prayer beads became an important means for Buddhists to enhance their meditative focus and purify their minds. This practice of using prayer beads also became the origin of rubbing bead bracelets in modern days. In the Tang Dynasty, prayer beads made of bodhi seeds were highly esteemed. Scholars and literati often gave prayer beads as gifts to friends. Prayer beads bracelets were no longer limited to religious people and began to be popular among the literati class. Moreover, the materials and craftsmanship were constantly innovated, and bead bracelets made of various materials such as gold, silver, gemstones and colored glaze appeared.(The Generalist Academy, https://generalist.academy/2020/03/16/counting-prayers/#:~:text=Prayer%20beads%20are%20a%20handy%20way%20to%20keep,move%20to%20the%20next%20bead%20in%20the%20chain.)

Qing Dynasty: The Peak of Court Bead Bracelets

In the Qing Dynasty, influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, prayer beads were developed into court beads--an important part of the imperial attire . Court beads are composed of 108 beads, and the materials are diverse, such as Dongzhu (pearl), lapis lazuli, amber, beeswax, coral, turquoise, etc. The materials and color coordination of court beads varied according to the wearer’s official rank and social status, so did the materials worn on different ceremonial occasions. Later, female members in the court simplified the court beads into Eighteen Seed bead bracelets (bracelets made of eighteen beads), which could be decorated on clothes or worn the wrist for playing in leisure time. The bead bracelets in the Qing Dynasty boasted exquisite craftsmanship and careful material selection. They integrated multiple elements such as religion, etiquette and aesthetics, reflecting the luxury and majesty of the royal family. Eighteen Seed Bead Bracelets.jpg

Famous Materials for Making Bead Bracelet

Small Leaf Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus)

Small leaf red sandalwood is one of the most renowned woods. It is primarily produced in southern India and cultivated as an introduced species in Hainan, Yunnan, Guangxi, and southern Guangdong, China. It features a hard texture, close-grained texture, fine-textured surface and high oil content. When crafted into bead bracelets, prolonged wearing is believed to regulate qi (气) and blood flow, soothe the mind and improve sleep quality. The color of small leaf red sandalwood ranges from pale red to deep purple. Over time and with use, the color gradually deepens, forming a unique "patina" (a smooth, lustrous surface layer produced by prolonged handling). This layer of oily luster not only enhances the bracelet's aesthetic appeal but also serves as one of the important standards for evaluating its quality and value.(Flower wiki, https://www.theflowerwiki.com/woody/23918.html#:~:text=Description%20There%20are%20many%20kinds%20of%20wood%20belonging,and%20its%20Latin%20scientific%20name%20is%20p.%20santalinus.) Small Leaf Red Sandalwood.jpg

Scented Rosewood (Dalbergia Odorifera)

Scented rosewood, is one of the world's most precious hardwoods, hailed as the "top of wood materials". It is native to low-altitude plains and hilly areas of Diaoluo Mountain and Jianfengling in Hainan Island, China. The wood is dense and hard, featuring beautiful grain patterns with clear textures and smooth lines. It exhibits various grain patterns such as "ghost-face grain", "landscape grain" and "butterfly grain," making it highly ornamental. Scented rosewood is soft in color, ranging from light yellow, deep yellow, to dark brown. After prolonged handling, the luster becomes more warm and translucent, exuding a charming glow.(Baidu,https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E9%BB%84%E8%8A%B1%E6%A2%A8%E6%9C%A8/1684154)(I don't know why it can't be visited by clicking, so please copy the link and then visit) Scented Rosewood.jpg

Jadeite

Jadeite is mainly produced in regions like Myanmar. It is formed during geological movements under high-temperature and high-pressure environments, where sodium aluminum silicate minerals undergo complex geological processes to form jadeite raw stones. After mining and processing, these stones are made into bracelets. Among jadeite, the glass type (玻璃种)high transparency. Apple green glass type jadeite is the most valuable—the brighter the color and the higher the transparency, the greater its worth. The ice type comes next, featuring ice-like cracks and good color and transparency. Jadeite becomes more translucent with wearing and nourishes the human body and is also nourished in return, just as the saying goes: "People nurture jade for three years, and jade nurtures people for a lifetime."

Amber

Amber is a fossilized resin from ancient times and its colors range from light yellow to brownish red. Its texture is waxy and smooth, feeling like soap to the touch and imparting a warm sensation. It emits a pine resin scent which is believed to help relieve stress. Golden amber, honey amber and blood amber are the common varieties, each possessing unique characteristics. And the value of amber bracelets correlates with both the size and shape of amber, larger and more uniformly shaped amber beads command higher worth.

Reasons for the Rise of Modern Bead Bracelet Culture

Cultural Inheritance and Revival

With the gradual revival of traditional culture, people's interest in traditional culture and craftsmanship has grown increasingly strong. As an integral part of Chinese traditional culture, bracelets embody rich historical and cultural connotations. Their unique craftsmanship and cultural implications attract more and more people to get to know bead bracelet culture. Now more and more people are willing to wear bead bracelets, hoping to preserve and pass along this valuable culture.

Aesthetic Needs and Personalized Expression

In modern society, people's pursuit of personalization has become more intense. As an accessory that can be matched and chosen freely, bracelets meet people's needs to showcase individuality and unique aesthetic tastes. With their diverse materials, styles, and colors, bead bracelets enable people to choose according to personal preferences, identity and different occasion. Meanwhile, the craftsmanship and design of bracelets continue to innovate and incorporate more fashionable elements, enabling bead bracelets to follow modern aesthetic trends while at the same time maintaining traditional charm.

Spiritual Support and Cultural Identity

In the fast-paced modern life, people face various pressures and challenges. Under such circumstances, bracelets have become a form of spiritual support. Both praying with prayer beads and rubbing and twirling wenwan bracelets help people to soothe their mind, ease their stress and find inner peace. Moreover, wearing bracelets with specific cultural connotations also reflects reflects a deep sense of cultural identity and belonging. For instance, followers of Buddhist culture wear prayer beads while wenwan enthusiasts treasure wenwan bracelets. As emblems of these cultures, bead bracelets reinforce cultural identity and the sense of belonging.

Terms and Expressions

Paleolithic Age 旧石器时代

Neolithic Age 新石器时代

Prayer Beads 佛珠/念珠

Court Beads 朝珠

Eighteen Seed Bead Bracelets“十八子” 手串

Small Leaf Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus) 小叶紫檀

Scented Rosewood (Dalbergia Odorifera) 海南黄花梨

Glass Type of Jade 玻璃种(翡翠)

Patina 包浆

Wenwan Bracelets 文玩手串

Questions

  1. Which era can the earliest bead ornaments in China be traced back to?
  2. What type of bracelet did court women in the Qing Dynasty simplify court beads into?
  3. What is one of the reasons for the rise of modern bead bracelet culture?

Answers

  1. Paleolithic age.
  2. Eighteen Seed Bead Bracelets.
  3. For spiritual support and cultural identification.

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手串文化

手串,是一种集文化、美学与实用价值于一体的饰品,在中国有着悠久且深厚的历史。手串不仅是手腕上的装饰,更是文化的载体和历史的见证者。从古老的珠串饰品到佛教中的念珠,再到如今多元文化影响下的时尚单品,手串文化随着手串的推陈出新不断发展。在这一过程中,社会变迁、人们的审美情趣以及精神需求方面的变化也得以体现。

中国古代手串的标志性发展

旧石器时代:珠串的起源

中国最早的手串可追溯至旧石器时代。在北京周口店山顶洞人遗址中出土了距今约1万多年的用兽牙、贝壳、小石珠等串连而成的“护身符”颈饰。在新石器时代的各地遗址中也大量出土了穿孔的石珠、骨管、蚌、玉、玛瑙等饰件,这些早期的珠串饰品多由天然材料制成,经过简单加工后串联在一起用于佩戴,具有装饰性作用,也用于驱邪和作为身份的象征。

商周时期:礼玉的出现

商周时期,玉文化逐渐兴起,贵族们开始将玉、石、玛瑙等珍贵材料穿成串,称为“礼玉”,用于佩戴以显示佩戴者的身份和地位。这种“礼玉”不仅是装饰品,更是身份的象征,体现了当时严格的等级制度和礼仪规范。(朱怡芳,2009 https://yclib.hunnu.edu.cn/vpn/1008/https/NNYHGLUDN3WXTLUPMW4A/kcms2/article/abstract?v=7HNy6Ze5ODGhWKp_HCntUEhDWssFy_nTjUhrpbKBbUufCGY1W2pjF7_Ws8e_DES-hxTOjt_wjZDy_0W5ql2M0FQ6wF_x_y0E3Qn3f9u7QcQ6Zr2_A2AfzkeR88WYIjPmC9XARSpdMdX7Dd3n-zbiGoVxPMWsifGNMdksn6S9sciH32MdEgDH8A==&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS)

佛教传入后:佛珠的流行

魏晋南北朝时期,佛教在中国兴盛,佛珠随之东传并逐渐流行。佛珠是记录诵经次数的便捷工具,你只需捏住一颗珠子诵经,完成一遍后移至手串中的下一颗即可。“念念不离心,数珠恒在手”,佛珠成为佛教徒用来清心净神的一项重要手段,这种数佛珠的仪式,也成为现代人盘手串的前身。唐代,菩提子佛珠备受推崇,文人雅士常以佛珠赠友,手串的佩戴和使用不再局限于宗教人士,在文人阶层中也流行开来,且手串的材质和工艺不断创新,出现了金银、宝石、琉璃等多种材质的手串。(The Generalist Academy, https://generalist.academy/2020/03/16/counting-prayers/#:~:text=Prayer%20beads%20are%20a%20handy%20way%20to%20keep,move%20to%20the%20next%20bead%20in%20the%20chain.)

清代:宫廷手串的鼎盛

清代受藏传佛教影响,佛珠发展为朝珠,成为宫廷服饰的重要组成部分。朝珠由108颗珠子组成,材质多样,如东珠(珍珠)、青金石、琥珀、蜜蜡、珊瑚、绿松石等。根据佩戴朝珠的人的官职以及地位的不同,朝珠的选材和色彩搭配不同。在不同的场合所佩戴的朝珠材质也有所区别。后来,宫廷后宫女眷将朝珠简化为十八子手串(由十八个珠子串联而成的手串),既可佩于衣服上、也可挽在手腕上闲暇时把玩。清代的手串制作工艺精湛,选材考究,融合了宗教、礼仪、审美等多重元素,体现了皇家的奢华与威严。

著名的手串材质

小叶紫檀

小叶紫檀是最著名的木材之一,主要产于印度南部,中国海南、云南、广西、广东南部有引种栽培。其质地坚硬,纹理细密,料质细腻,油性好,长期佩戴具有调节气血、安神助眠等功效。小叶紫檀颜色从淡红到深紫不等,随着时间的推移和佩戴,其颜色会逐渐加深,形成独特的 “包浆”,这层油脂光泽不仅提升了手串的美感,也是衡量其品质和价值的重要标准之一。(Flower wiki, https://www.theflowerwiki.com/woody/23918.html#:~:text=Description%20There%20are%20many%20kinds%20of%20wood%20belonging,and%20its%20Latin%20scientific%20name%20is%20p.%20santalinus.)

海南黄花梨

海南黄花梨,又称海南黄檀木、降香黄檀,是世界上最珍贵的硬木之一,堪称 “木中之冠”,原产于中国海南岛吊罗山尖峰岭低海拔的平原和丘陵地区。其木质坚实、花纹漂亮,纹理清晰、线条流畅,有鬼脸纹、山水纹、蝴蝶纹等多种花纹,极具观赏价值。海南黄花梨色泽柔和,可表现出浅黄、深黄、深褐色等多种颜色,经过盘玩后,色泽会变得更加温润、透亮,呈现出迷人的光泽。(百度百科,https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E9%BB%84%E8%8A%B1%E6%A2%A8%E6%9C%A8/1684154)

翡翠

翡翠主要产于缅甸等地区,形成于地质运动过程中,在高温高压环境下,钠铝硅酸盐矿物经过复杂的地质作用形成翡翠原石,后经开采、加工制成手串。翡翠手串中的玻璃种种水足,几乎透明,其中苹果绿的最贵,颜色越鲜亮、透明度越高的玻璃种越值钱。冰种次之,有冰裂纹,颜色和透明度也较好。翡翠越戴越透亮,能人体相互滋养,有 “人养玉三年,玉养人一生” 的说法。

蜜蜡

蜜蜡是远古树脂化石,颜色从淡黄到棕红不等,质地温润如蜡,摸起来像肥皂,触感温暖。它有松香味道,能舒缓压力,金珀、蜜蜡珀和血珀是常见的蜜蜡种类,每种都各有特色。手串上的蜜蜡越大,其价值越高,蜜蜡形状越规整,其价值也越高。

现代手串文化兴起的原因

文化传承与复兴

随着传统文化的逐渐复兴,人们对传统文化以及手工艺品的兴趣日益浓厚。手串作为中国传统文化的重要组成部分,承载着丰富的历史和文化内涵,其独特的制作工艺和文化寓意吸引着越来越多的人去了解手串文化。人们都愿意佩戴这种展现了传统文化与精妙工艺的饰品,也期待能以这种方式传承与发展手串文化。

审美需求与个性化表达

在现代社会,人们对于个性化的追求愈加强烈,手串作为一种可自由搭配和选择的饰品,能够满足人们展现个性和独特审美的需求。手串的材质、款式、颜色多种多样,人们可以根据自己的喜好、身份、以及不同的场合等进行选择。同时,手串的制作工艺和设计在不断创新,融入了时尚与现代元素,在保持了手串传统的韵味的同时,也更符合现代的审美趋势。

精神寄托与文化认同

快节奏的现代生活中,人们面临着各种压力和挑战,手串成为了一种精神寄托的方式。不论是佛珠的诵念还是文玩手串的把玩,能在一定程度上帮助人们放松心情、缓解压力,找到内心的平静和安宁。此外,佩戴具有特定文化内涵的手串,也体现了人们对某种文化的认同和归属感,如佛教文化的信众佩戴佛珠,文玩爱好者珍藏文玩手串等,手串作为这些文化的外部表征,强化了人们的文化认同和群体归属感。(宋丙玲,2014,156-162 https://yclib.hunnu.edu.cn/vpn/1008/https/NNYHGLUDN3WXTLUPMW4A/kcms2/article/abstract?v=uTZa6doZ_i4FlQGp1Sm1s9mwG0dUIHhTLFpagcapJA7i4thaNWw4Hckyw5co-GG_HqtK3JT8TTADzxFvucOmAlGLG7MGWk9lY-7hQhIpwR0jJf3bilEFTgbUlkDQphnPOXtpf9d6j2iiBLgcQORPy4RSgaUlGDORSiHUyd7RcbdIW3itsvJ4nJdIj9wwTo7j&uniplatform=NZKPT&language=CHS)

术语与表达

旧石器时代 Paleolithic Age

新石器时代 Neolithic Age

佛珠/念珠 Prayer Beads

朝珠 Court Beads

“十八子” 手串 Eighteen Seed Bead Bracelets

小叶紫檀 Small Leaf Red Sandalwood (Pterocarpus Santalinus)

海南黄花梨 Scented Rosewood (Dalbergia Odorifera)

玻璃种(翡翠) Glass Type of Jade

包浆 Patina

文玩手串 Wenwan Bracelets

问题

1.中国最早的珠子饰品可以追溯到哪个时代?

2.清朝宫廷女性将朝珠简化为何种手串?

3.现代手串文化兴起的原因之一是什么?

回答

1.旧石器时代。

2.十八子手串。

3.人们想要寻求精神的寄托与文化归属感。

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