Cultural Calendar | How did the ancient "split raincoat" "wear through the storms of thousands of years

2026-07-17 06:03

Economic Observation Network According to CCTV News App, starting from July 16th

Our country has enteredSeven down and eight up "The critical period of flood prevention

At this time, the northern region has entered the main rainy season

There is also more rainfall in the south

How did people prevent rain in ancient times?

Naturally, prepare a setStraw Rain Cape

Today, let's learn about the ancients togetherRain Shelter Artifact

A raincoat is a type of garment worn on the bodyRainproof Equipment

Multiple Production MaterialsSuit measures to local conditions

SouthUse more palm bark, foxtail grass, straw, etc

NorthThen use more dragon beard grass(Grass)Pu Cao, etc

Different from the current one-piece raincoat

The traditional raincoat isTop+Bottom SkirtSplit Design

Through weaving, the raincoat hasDense Structure

Palm skin and other surfacesComes with wax waterproof layer

CanEffectively blocking rainwater infiltration

Even if it gets wet outside

It's still done inside

The raw materials used for weavingHas Many Advantages

The materials are mostlyNatural Plant Fibers

Not wet, resistant to soaking, and not easily rotten

FlexibilityIt's really good

So To Speak

A raincoat that can shelter from wind and rain

It was a must-have for rainy days in ancient times

The history of raincoat is very long

Long AgoThe Book of SongsThere are records about it in the text

Ermu Laisi, He Ling and He Li - "The Book of Songs, Xiaoya, No Sheep"

In ancient poetry and paintings

It is also common to see raincoats appearing

Because the raincoat canWindproof, rainproof, and warm

Meanwhile,Cloak StyleDesign

ExtremelyPreserved the space for arm movement

Perfectly SuitedTransplanting, harvesting, fishing, etc

NeedFlexible operation with both handsAgricultural and fishing activities

Therefore, itsWidely Applicable

Can be used for overnight hunting tripsSleeping Pad

Not only warm and comfortable, but also moisture-proof and moisture resistant

Wearing a raincoat and a bamboo hat as a headrest

Can AlsoLying in the field and resting on the ground

The ancients believed that

The scent emitted by the palm used in weaving the raincoat

It will make both small crawlers and snakes unwilling to approach

ThereforeCan avoid snakes and repel insects

In order not to miss the farming season

Even if it rains heavily, farmers still have to work in the fields

The raincoat played a significant role

It can be said to beA microcosm of Chinese agricultural civilization

Apart from wearing a raincoat

What other essential items did ancient people have on rainy days?

Bamboo Hat

Chinese people on rainy daysWearing a bamboo hatHistory

ApproximatelyAs old as wearing a raincoat

The sentence by Tang Dynasty poet Liu Zongyuan

Lonely boat with bamboo hat, fishing alone in the snow of the cold river

Transform the image of the 'bamboo hat man'

Deeply etched in everyone's mind

Geta

When ancient people traveled on rainy days

I usually need to wear a pair on my feetWaterproof Shoes

That IsGeta

Wooden clogs are made of wood as the raw material

There are two teeth at the bottom that support the shoe body

ThusIncrease the height of the sole from the ground

CanIsolate dirt and moisture to ensure dryness

In the Song Dynasty

Raincoat, bamboo hat, and clogsFixed Combinations

Has BecomeThree piece set for ancient rainy days travel

Umbrella

Nowadays, it's raining and people hold an umbrella in their hands

What kind of history does it have?

The Origin of Umbrellas

Currently There AreLotus leaf, canopy, bamboo hatWaiting for various opinions

After the Han Dynasty

WithPapermakingDevelopment

People are starting to useUsing resilient bark to make paper umbrella surfaces

AndApply grease or tung oil on paper

Made IntoOil Paper Umbrella

During the Song Dynasty

Umbrellas have become very popular among the people

And it has a wide range of uses and rich varieties

Once upon a time, ancient people wore raincoats

Continue to move forward in the wind and rain

Nowadays, although raincoat is not very common

But the attitude of 'letting a misty rain last a lifetime'

Still accompanying us to welcome the wind and rain, heading towards sunny days

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