Do Chinese weddings have sedan chairs?
There were many marriage customs in ancient times. In addition to the premise of having special personnel to protect the media and complement each other, newlyweds have to go through a lot when they get married? Wedding? . As the bride of the hostess, not only should she wear a wedding dress, wear a daisy on her head, but also take a sedan chair to the groom's house. Sedan chair originated in ancient times? Small sedan chair? . According to Records of the Historian, there was a means of transportation in ancient times called? Yu Jian? , is the prototype of the sedan chair. Tang dynasty? Jiazi? The word began to appear in the literature. What is the name of the sedan chair at this time? Buyer? Usually only the emperor can enjoy it. According to historical records, Emperor Xiaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty designed it for the empress? Dragon shoulder car? . This chariot is covered with red silk and embroidered with four dragons. The soft chairs and silk curtains in the chariot are luxurious and expensive, which are most suitable for women to ride. After that, the emperor would use something similar when he met his concubine? Dragon-shouldered carriage? The sedan chair shows royal demeanor when welcoming the bride. Because of its beauty and exquisiteness, people call it a sedan chair? Cai Yu? , is the earliest sedan chair. Later, the sedan chair was dedicated to the palace and gradually became a means of transportation for dignitaries and old women to go out.