Offered here is a robin's egg blue and gold Art Deco patterned soft satin brocade Cheong Sam blouse from the 1920's, bridging stylistic trends from the east and west in a modern take on historical fashion. This is a fine example, in great condition, and highly wearable with no flaws to note.
Lovely example of early Republic era 1920's Cheong Sam Art Deco patterned blouse. Very similar to examples seen in Valery Garret's comprehensive "Chinese Dress". This one has phenomenal color; a bright mint green trimmed in vivid pink and shimmering with gold geometric patterning and it is in excellent condition. Size small. Sturdy and wearable, or suitable to round out a Chinese textile collection.
Two excellent condition vintage Chinese silk embroidered roundels for use as appliques with couched gold thread and many bats and peonies. Very attractive pair, suitable for makeing lampshades or for your collection. Each one measures 11" in diameter.
Two lovely vintage 1940's Chinese pillowcases featuring finely embroidered boys at play in satin stitch and some seed stitchwork. A great example of export embroidery.
Beautiful and extremely long red silk chinese Vintage 1940's celebration banner with all of the immortals lined up in well executed, fairly sophisitcated satin stitch with silk floss thread. The tassels are perfect, the mirrors are perfect; there are no stains and no signs of use. An amazing estate piece! Measures 186" X 42" (15.5 feet X 3.5 feet), you can see the scale in terms of the gentleman holding the other end for display purposes. A remarkable textile suitable for a large s ...click for details
