Emperor Shenzong of Song wearing Song official headwear
Zhanjiao Futou (展角幞頭), lit. "spread-horn head cover", was the headwear of Song dynasty officials. It consisted of a black hat with two wing-like flaps. The thin flaps were stiff and straight, and could extend up to almost a meter each.
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Song dynasty
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Emperor Taizu of Song
Emperor Taizu of Song (21 March 927 – 14 November 976), personal name Zhao Kuangyin, courtesy name Yuanlang, was the founder and first emperor of the Song dynasty of China. He reigned from 960 until his death in 976. Formerly a distinguish ...
, designed this hat so that during assemblies his officials would be kept apart by the flaps and would not whisper to each other.
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It was also later adapted by the Ming dynasty, authorized for court wear.
See also
* Qing official headwear
* Futou
* Chuijiao Putou
*List of hats and headgear
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