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bte
September 29th, 2009, 09:10 AM
I thought you might like to see this image from Flickr of a postcard c1907 of three Chinese mechanics, two with braids.

Here: (http://www.flickr.com/photos/postaletrice/3504849901/)

fluffybunny
September 29th, 2009, 09:41 AM
Look closely-- they all three have braids. The center guy has his wrapped around his head like a cap :)

bte
September 29th, 2009, 10:33 AM
Quite right! He has!

Xandergrammy
September 29th, 2009, 11:17 AM
This is an awesome photo. I'm assuming that they shave their heads in the front?

daeana
September 29th, 2009, 12:36 PM
This is an awesome photo. I'm assuming that they shave their heads in the front?
yeah, that was the required hairstyle for Chinese men during the Qing dynasty.