A traditional ceremonial hair comb from Lampung, crafted by neighboring Minangkabau communities known for their metal works. Such combs are often incorporated into elaborate hairstyles as part of bridal or festive attire, complementing the more prominent siger crown worn by Lampung women during weddings and cultural events.The siger itself is a multi-pointed golden hairpiece symbolizing nobility and heritage, but this comb serves as an accessory to secure and adorn the hair. The filigree designs include floral motifs and scrolling vines. The three birds on top of the comb could be swallows or phoenixes, adding to its ornate appearance. The arched-shaped evokes a boat or ship of the soul or ancestral voyages, a recurring symbol in the Sumatran textiles and ornaments, linking the living to their forebears and afterlife.

A traditional headdress known as siger Lampung. This ornate piece, often crafted from gold foil on metal, decorated with intricate floral and geometric engravings, is typically worn by women as part of bridal attire or during ceremonial dances and cultural events.The comb-like teeth at the base allow it to be secured into the hair, forming a crown shape that symbolizes nobility, beauty and dignity in Lampung culture. Historically, Siger designs date back to the 19th century or earlier, and they often feature motifs inspired by nature, ships or ancestral symbols.

These headdresses are part of a broader ensemble that includes tapis [woven sarongs] and other jewelry, reflecting the area's rich textile and metalworking traditions.

A traditional headdress known as siger Lampung. This ornate piece, often crafted from gold foil on metal, decorated with intricate floral and geometric engravings, is typically worn by women as part of bridal attire or during ceremonial dances and cultural events.The comb-like teeth at the base allow it to be secured into the hair, forming a crown shape that symbolizes nobility, beauty and dignity in Lampung culture. Historically, Siger designs date back to the 19th century or earlier, and they often feature motifs inspired by nature, ships or ancestral symbols.

These headdresses are part of a broader ensemble that includes tapis [woven sarongs] and other jewelry, reflecting the area's rich textile and metalworking traditions.

These hairpins of silver, carved intricately possibly floral, geometric or animal inspired patterns from the Ching dynasty[1644-1912] are used to hold buns or updos securely, especially in traditional hairstyles like those worn with hanfu clothings. Silver hairpins were affordable yet elegant alternative to gold or jade, often gilded or inlaid with kingfisher feathers, pearls, or glass for added shimmer. Culturally, hairpins symbolized maturity and rites of passage: at age 15, girls received their first pin during a "ji li" ceremony, marking adulthood, while men used them until the Ching era.

This type of ceremonial crown is typically worn by women during weddings, dances, and other cultural rituals, symbolizing nobility, wisdom, honor, and feminine strength. The design, with its ascending stems, leaves, and multi colored floral elements emerging from a metallic base, strongly evokes the "tree of life" (sekala brak) motif common in Lampung art. This motifs represents life's interconnectedness, growth, and ancestral ties, often integrated into siger designs to convey values like resilience and beauty.

Historically, siger headdresses date back to the 19th century and are among the most elaborate head ornaments in Southeast Asia, influenced by Hindu-Buddhist traditions and local animist beliefs. The base resembles a stylized ship which symbolized journeys through life and the afterlife.

The fengguan, or phoenix crown, was a traditional Chinese headdress worn by noblewomen, empresses, and brides during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Forged from a gold-plated base with delicate filigree and carvings, it’s crowned by golden phoenixes-symbols of prosperity and fertility. Rare blue inlays come from kingfisher feathers, a luxurious import that shimmers vividly. Pink and red flowers, crafted from enamel and silk, mingle with pearls, beads, and gemstones like rubies or corals in motifs of blooms, clouds, and leaves. Social rank shines through the design: an empress’s might boast twelve dragons and phoenixes, embedded with thousands of pearls and over hundred gems.