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Banned in the Ming dynasty: All about the Korean horsehair skirt China banned

A 15th-century Chinese fashion trend, the horsehair skirt (maweiqun), gained immense popularity, creating voluminous silhouettes for both men and women. Its widespread adoption led to horsehair theft, prompting officials to ban the skirt due to concerns over state resources and moral decay.

6 Jan 2026 1:53 pm