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Guapi mao
Guapi mao (Chinese: 瓜皮帽; lit. 'Melon rind cap', Mongolian: Тоорцог) is a type of skullcap, a male traditional headgear worn in China starting from the Qing Dynasty.[1] It is made in the shape of a hemisphere and is divided into segments and is named for its resemblance to a watermelon rind. History The guapi mao started as the taller Liuheyitong mao (六合一統帽) (meaning Six-in-One Unified cap) invented during the Ming Dynasty by the Hongwu Emperor. Traditionally, it is divided into six sections- symbolizing the sky, the earth, and the four cardinal directions- to represent the unification of China.[2] The guapi mao is shorter than the liuheyitong mao, more resembling a skullcap. It is also a distinctively Manchu-influenced style of headwear.[3] Design and MaterialsGuapi mao may be divided into six or eight segments. They are brimless and may have bamboo boning to make it keep its shape. Guapi mao are traditionally made with black silk, wool, gauze, or damask, but can be multicolored.[4] They may have embroidered designs or decorations attached to denote a 'front' side. The top may also be decorated, often with a bobble or braided tassel.[3] Other usageThe emoji 'Man with Chinese Hat' (👲) is displayed as a man wearing a guapi mao. It was approved as part of Unicode 6.0.
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