Ma Juyuan
Time-Honored BrandMa Juyuan · Beijing · Founded 1817
Ma Juyuan is a time-honored hat shop in Beijing, renowned for its handmade traditional Chinese hats. Since 1817, it has preserved the essence of Beijing-style apparel culture, offering exquisite craftsmanship and authentic designs that reflect the city's rich heritage.
Brand Story
Founded around 1817 during the mid-to-late Qing Dynasty, Ma Juyuan Hat Shop is located in Dashilan, Qianmen, Beijing. The founder, Ma Juyuan, came from a humble background and started as an apprentice. Through exceptional hat-making skills and honest business practices, he gradually won the favor of both commoners and nobles. The shop is famous for traditional Chinese hats such as guapimao (skullcaps) and felt hats, known for their fine materials and meticulous workmanship. During the late Qing and early Republic periods, Ma Juyuan stood alongside other renowned brands like Ruifuxiang and Neiliansheng, becoming a symbol of Beijing's commercial culture. Despite wars and changing times, the shop has adhered to handmade production, preserving hat-making techniques from the Qing Dynasty. Ma Juyuan is not just a brand but a carrier of old Beijing lifestyle memories, reflecting the rise and fall of modern Chinese commerce and the continuity of folk culture.
Signature Products
Traditional six-panel cap, hand-sewn, often made of silk, suitable for daily wear and formal occasions. (200-800 RMB)
Made from pressed wool, warm and durable, a winter essential with a classic style. (150-500 RMB)
Inspired by Qing Dynasty official hats, elaborately decorated, often used in opera or vintage fashion. (300-1000 RMB)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Beijing（北京）
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Cultural Note
Ma Juyuan's hat-making techniques are primarily manual, involving processes such as material selection, cutting, sewing, and shaping, with an emphasis on fine stitching and well-proportioned forms. The craft blends Manchu and Han clothing culture, reflecting the evolution of traditional headwear in Beijing. The shop insists on using natural materials like silk and fur, balancing practicality and aesthetics, making it a representative of Beijing-style handicrafts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Ma Juyuan founded?
Ma Juyuan was founded in 1817, originating in Beijing, Beijing, primarily in the Footwear & Headwear field.
What is the signature product of Ma Juyuan?
Its signature product is Guapimao (Skullcap). See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
Sources / References
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