With the continuous expansion of the influence of handkerchiefs, people are paying more and more attention to the uniqueness of styles and the beauty of decoration. Various printed handkerchiefs have emerged one after another: square, round, rectangular, elliptical, printed, embroidered, everything is available, each with its own characteristics. As the saying goes, extreme joy brings sorrow, and a big tree attracts wind. The fate of handkerchiefs is also the same. On this day, Queen Maria of France mentioned in front of her husband that she was tired of the various styles of handkerchiefs. After hearing this, Louis XVI immediately issued a nationwide order: the length and width of handkerchiefs must be equal on both sides. From then on, handkerchiefs began their rectangular career. Nevertheless, the printed handkerchiefs at this time still maintained their luxurious appearance, using silk and satin as raw materials and decorated with gold, silver, pearls, and jade. Noble wives and ladies wearing such printed handkerchiefs when going out can not only indicate their social status, but also showcase their exquisite craftsmanship. Inside the estate, married women also give handmade handkerchiefs as gifts to guests.
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