Hunan students craft opera headpieces from recycled materials
By LI MUYUN and ZHU YOUFANG in Changsha |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-01-09 21:22
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To deepen the students' understanding of the cultural background of traditional Chinese operas, teachers introduced them to headpieces from classical operas such as the Peking Opera and the Kunqu Opera through images and videos.
During the creative process, students collected discarded fabric from tailor shops, buttons from old clothes, and used packaging cords — transforming what would typically be waste into artistic treasures. For instance, one student crafted woven beaded tassels inspired by phoenix coronets, a classic headpiece worn by empresses in Chinese history and opera scenes.
