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The origin of sachet
The origin of sachet has a long history. The sachet, also called flower pouch, sachet and purse, contains realgar, Cornus officinalis, Folium Artemisiae Argyi, Borneolum Syntheticum, Pogostemon Pogostemonis and other traditional Chinese medicines and spices. Wear it on your body or hang it in a tent as an ornament, which can refresh your mind, repel insects and evil spirits, and keep you safe. The history of ancient people wearing sachets can be traced back to the pre-Qin period. The woman wears an ornament made of five threads on her head. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, they developed into sachets. In the Tang Dynasty, fragrant pills filled with spices appeared. "Red Luofu shed, four corners hanging sachets" ("New Ode to Yutai"). There is also a "swim to the east gate and meet the dust." I am charming and handsome. Why knock, the sachet is tied behind the elbow ... "Such beautiful words have been passed down to this day. Thus, once the sachet appears, it becomes a token of love for lovers to unite their feelings and give each other gifts. Many ethnic groups in China also give sachets (purses) to show their affection. As a symbol of love, sachets have a long tradition in China.

Sachet is a folk embroidery handicraft created by working women of ancient Han nationality. [1] is the product of ancient Han farming culture marked by men plowing and women weaving, and it is the remains and regeneration of Han traditional culture that lasted for more than 1000 years.

The sachet is made of brocade, also known as sachet or brocade sachet, sachet, fragrant tassel, petticoat, smelly and so on. Today, people call it a wallet, playing with goods and being tight. Usually tied to the belt under the waist or elbow, and some tied to the bed curtain or car. Because most of the exotic spices came from foreign tributes, the court also took sachets as a gift. The custom of wearing sachets is also very popular among the people. "Liu Hua Angle Li Dou when new, whose wine is not bottles today. I can stop the wind in the legendary swordsman, but I followed Artemisia leaves to the Pearl Gate. " This ancient poem describes the custom of people celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival at that time. Around the Dragon Boat Festival, people not only eat zongzi, insert mugwort leaves, but also bring sachets to children.

The origin of the sachet, the unique sachet, has different shapes, such as round, square, oval, Japanese horn, gourd, pomegranate, peach, waist and square. There are many kinds of materials for sachets, such as jade carving, gold silk, silver silk, jade inlay, silk embroidery and so on. But jade carving is the most exquisite. This jade carving sachet is 4.5cm long, 3.5cm wide and weighs 22g. Using Hetian jade mountain material, the jade is delicate and moist, finely carved, exquisite in craftsmanship and beautiful in shape. The sachet is bag-shaped, with a flap made of bats spreading their wings on the mouth, hollow copper coins engraved on the belly of the pouch, and decorative patterns engraved around it. The "blessing" of bats has always been the meaning of longevity in decorative patterns. The composition of this sachet means "happiness is at hand". The flip cover can be opened to put spices, refreshing and nourishing, and it is simple and generous to wear on the chest.

Now the sachet has gradually faded out of people's sight, but the deep affection carried by the sachet has a long history. Collecting sachets is a combination of enjoyment and elegance. The sachet not only carries feelings, but also is full of Tibetan interest.