Yi Chinese Ethnic Minority collar of Child's top

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1950: item #756201
EMT127

This collar and closure bib is what remains of the traditional dress front of a Yi Chinese Ethnic minority child. Made from homespun and hand-loomed fabrics, it has an added embroidered leaf design and batik border. Wonderful for framing.

Chinese Dong Ethnic Minority embroidered Child Hat

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1950: item #755863
EMT126

This brightly colored child's hat is Dong ethnic minority. The front is decorated with 9 silver Buddha ornaments and lots of intricate embroidery. Tassels and pompoms decorate the sides and silver bells with fish ornaments across the back protect the child from the approach of evil spirits.

A Chinese Informal Robe of Silk/Satin

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1940: item #746593

Gold couch stitched dragons and auspicious symbols on a mauve color silk satin robe, with black & blue satin ribbon. Slight neck stain, sun fading in areas ( see photos) No major tears or losses. China Early 20th century. 55 inches wide at sleeve, 51 inches in length

Chinese toddler's shoes with embroidered cat face

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1960: item #745097
TC203

Fleece-lined and hand-made using the old fashioned traditional Chinese methods, only the mid 20th century fabric of the lining and ears identify these shoes as a later made at a later time period. They were probably made by a dotting grandmother and were well worn by a young child.

Chinese Shui ethnic minority child hat

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1940: item #731115
M121

This Shui childs hat is very heavily and intricately embroidered using wrapped cotton thread. The base background blue and black fabric has a subtle pattern which takes extra care and attention while weaving on the loom. a series of silver ornamental "bubbles" further decorates the front lower border of the hat. Over 60 years old and in very good condition it will make a wonderful addition to any collection

Southern Chinese Embroidered Hilltribe Textile

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1930: item #729086
TEXT-001

A beautifully embroidered and tassled multi colored cloth from the hilltribes of Southern China. Age: 1930's. Size: L 54cm. W. 27cm. Condition: Very good. No repairs.

Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority Baby Carrier Panel braided

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1940: item #718508
EMT125

Long lengths of treads or first braided into a "tape" and then the tape is tightly sewn to a background in elaborate pattern to depict various elements of Miao legends and myths.

Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority Childs Red Embroidered Hat

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1930: item #672049
EMT121

This Miao minority child's hat is has a red wool background fabric which is both padded and quilted for warmth. The surface has appliqued fabric with both satin and chain stitched embroideries. The silver ornament at the rear has the "butterfly mother" and 3 bells to keep the child safe from evil spirits.

Chinese Dong Ethnic Minority Child's Hat

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1970: item #652976
EMT119

This hat is extensively decorated with the wrapped thread embroidery technique which is distinctive to the Dong Ethnic Minority group. Additionally detailed with tassels and plastic beads, the hat was clearly made by a loving grandmother approximately 30-35 years ago. The hat is in excellent condition.

Beautiful Vintage Chinese Tribal Batik Jacket or Robe

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1960: item #638236
TX48

DESCRIPTION: A vintage indigo batik-on-cotton jacket (or robe) with fantastic and fanciful creatures and designs. Batik is the traditional and time consuming method of hand-dying textiles by wax coating the areas and designs that are not to be died. These beautiful blue and white textiles are becoming increasingly difficult to find as traditional weavers and dyers migrate to the cities for work. Patterns on this robe include elaborate geometric borders, costumed men in fantastic headdresses, ... Click for details