Hmong (Miao) Embroidered Child's Hat from China

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1980: item #504256
CM1029

This cap is made by the Miao people from Guizhou, China (known as Hmong outside China). Worn by small children, it is embroidered with chain stitch. The cap is cotton, with silk thread, and a hemp cloth lining. Good condition.

Embroidered Chinese Collar Fragments (Pair)

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1910: item #503457
CH2023

Both of these Qing embroideries show children, one with a dragon, symbolic of the male, yang, fertility and the emperor, and the bat, symbol of happiness and good luck. The other shows a child with a butterfly, symbol of the female. The lower areas show water with waves. These are framed with hangers, 10.5" by 16.25". The embroideries are 10" long and 4.75" at the widest.

Framed Chinese Embroidery: Longevity

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles Pre 1910: item #503455
CH2020

The central Chinese character is "shou", longevity. Also sewn into this stunning late Qing embroidery are bats and clouds (both for happiness) and mushrooms, also symbolizing longevity. The diameter of the embroidery is 13.5" and the beautiful frame is 28" square.