The Orient

The Orient has the most diverse of culture traits, but all have similar relations as to why one would have a headdress. All use elements that take to most time to create, use the most precious and most rare of ingredients to make them with, the are to fashion certain designs and insignia takes an artisan to craft it and only the wealth, of nobility or high social ranking have it. It is an image of beauty, propriety and a figure head of what is and what should be the essence of a people in the display of one individual.

Thailand

This gold crown worn by the Thai, symbolizes a link to the Gods and an embodiment of their power upon the one who wears it. It is a gold inlay hat with rubies, sapphires, emeralds and other semi-precious stones. Not only does it represent the wealth of its people, but it connects the bearer to the Gods. Therefore, allowing the ruler to have strength beyond their own to rule in such a way to protect the authenticity of who they represent.
Korea

The Queen of Korea stood for all that was pure and innocent. She was the most decorated of the two rulers. The gold and iron wire paddles, the jade and other precious metals all had a specific duty of its own. Some gems where to inspire good luck and fortune. Others were to ward of evil and some was the family crest that she came from and who she represented. Of all the skin that is seen, it is her face that one will remember. There is so much grandeur, that any who look upon her will remember the awe they felt and the beauty of her face.

Japan

Japan valued perfection in look, sturcture and the asthetic of a womans hair, especially a woman of high ranking. It was uncomfortable to do ones hair, laced in hot wax to hold its form and charcoal to keep the color bold. Different combs of jewels and flowers and sandalwood pikes to decorate the hair gave her a natural perfume and beauty. Purity and grace was important here as well, but displayed differently.

China

The Phoenix Crown of the Tang Dynasty also embodied the grace of a woman in Chinese culture. Purity, strength, everlasting beauty and a light of inspiration. The blue was made of Kingfisher feathers with pearls, rubies and gold dragons. The Kingfisher feathers were only allowed to be wore by the Queen because its feathers color would not fade easily over time. It kept its color for long periods of time, therefore granting such power to the wearer, everlasting longevity.