What are the implications of the petals on women's foreheads in the mid-Tang Dynasty in The Longest Day in Chang 'an?

Not only in the Tang Dynasty, but also when watching costume dramas, we can often see the makeup of several petals painted on a woman's forehead, which complements the actress's skin like snow and presents a different kind of beauty. This kind of petal is called a garland, which was invented by ancient women to look good.

Bud is also called plum blossom makeup. Legend has it that during the Southern Dynasties in China, a princess accidentally dropped a petal on her head during her nap. After being seen by her maid, she felt particularly beautiful. From then on, the maids began to spend red patterns on her forehead, and the buds spread from then on.

The Longest Day in Chang 'an took place in the background of the Tang Dynasty. When Li Longji became emperor, it was the season when bud was popular, which involved another origin of bud.

Legend has it that when Wu Zetian was in power, she burned a scar on her forehead in order to punish a maid-in-waiting. The maid drew a pattern on her forehead to cover the scar, and the flower bud came from it.

In fact, although the flower bud is called "flower bud", it also has various patterns. In addition to the traditional petals, there is a dot between the eyebrows, or a pattern that simulates various animals. Even the color is not limited to cinnabar, but other colors, and ancient women also boldly tried.

If it weren't for the limited dyeing technology in ancient times, I'm afraid women could draw rainbows on their foreheads. It can only be said that no matter what age, the love of beauty is a constant trait of women.

Although no one draws a pattern on his forehead in modern times, it is said that fashion is a reincarnation. Maybe when will "flower bud" appear in our life in another form?