This textile wallet would have been used to keep sewing supplies Each page is made from heavy hand paper, hand painted decoration and folded in such a way that numerous pockets and flaps are available for storage of small bits of fabric, snipes of thread, needles, etc. the outside of the wallet is covered with homespun fabric which now attests to the age and use of the piece. This wallet is from the Dong ethnic minority of China, and would have been passed down from one generation to another...

A Large and Rare Chinese Embroidered 4 Dragon Panel: China, Qing period, 19th Century This is very unusual large embroidered panel with 5 clawed 4 golden dragons, well-woven dark blue satin ground embroidered with gilt-wrapped threads that form the four golden dragons and a flaming pearl surrounded by cloud scrolls, auspicious emblems and unusual flower heads worked in brightly colored silk threads above a very dense three tier lishui and waves with flower heads border, its backing is a d...

Up for sale is a pair of antique Chinese silk civil rank badges - To be worn on the front and back of a surcoat, from late 1800's, executed in KESI /Kossu weaving technique, each has a bear standing on pride rock, bats, peonies, seawaves, sun disc, cloud patterns, buddhist / Taolist auspicious symbols against a brown silk ground; Backed with light blue silk lining. Measurements : Approx...

This 19th Century traditional Han Chinese robe would have been used for winter wear. It uses dark black satin weave silk fabric, and has very wide cuffs with floral embroidery and the shape is trimmed out with a floral silk ribbon. The coat has its original buttons and fabric loop closures...and has original lining. Excellent condition

A framed corresponding pair of Chinese 19th century embroidered sleevebands, each in gold couched stitching on blue silk with sea waves, mountains, floral and bats and 5 claws dragon and phoenix chasing at the pearl. Dimensions: 50 x 20 cm without frame, 75 x 39 cm with frame. Condition: excellent, no repair. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. More pictures available upon request.

This is a Qing Dynasty woman's skirt which has been Adapted for western wear. The 2 panels of the skirt have been sewn together and the original waist band has been narrowed. The skirt easily wraps around the hips so that the flat sections were displayed at at the front and back....the pleated sections hang at draped the sides.....

Up for sale is a very rare uncut antique Chinese silk brocade weaving with dark blue ground; the yardage was made for a Xia Pei or waist coat which supposed to be worn by the wife of the Mandarin during the Qing dynasty over the dragon robe, 2 blank areas in the middle are meant the mounting of the her rank badges; it was woven with four 5-claw dragon, clouds, seawaves, and buddhist auspicious objects, all woven with gold threads; excellent condition, no wear, some russet gold threads in the c...

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Kesi Panel

The overall is 16.9 inches (43 cm) long by 15.98 inches (40.6 cm)wide. The panel is 10.03 inches (25.5 cm) long by 11 inches (28 cm) wide. The total weight is 7.3 Lb.

They have mild pulling and loss threads at the panel, chips at the wood frame, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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This is a charming traditional Chinese child's "wind hat" so called because of the protection the hat gives to the back of the neck. The silk threads of the satin stitched embroidery depict lots of flowers and butterflies. Hat is in good condition

this antique pair of lotus embroidered lotus shoes are most likely from northern china. the vamp is a quilted cotton fabric. Each shoe is embroidered with the same floral design on both sides. The shoes were used and show some soiling on the vamp and the soles are slightly worn and dirty.

A beautiful Chinese silk panel with embroidered flowers, birds, butterflies...etc. Dated from late 19th century to early 20th century, framed in a gild wood frame. Good antique condition. Dimensions: 23-1/2" X 7-3/4"; with frame: 25-1/2" X 9-3/4".

Manchu women never practiced foot-binding. However, during the Qing dynasty, they did wear pedestal aka platform shoes, hoping to give the appearance of smaller feet. These shoes would give the woman a more careful walk which was perceived as dainty and more sensual. In addition, the tips of the shoes would appear to peak out from under the robes, giving the foot more dainty appearance. These shoes are embroidered on both sides with a floral motif...

An interesting kesi (or kossu) panel portraying a scene where children are engaged in wrestling while two courtly women watch the children. A pavilion is set in the background along with scrolling clouds. Age: Republic Period Size: height 38.5" width 10.5"

Framed Chinese Qing dynasty blue ground gold thread dragon flying above the sea with auspicious items and chasing firing pearl. Dimensions: 70 x 20 cm without frame, 98 x 49 cm with frame. Condition: no repair, overall in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. More pictures available upon request.

Antique Chinese silken robe in a deep navy color adorned with blue butterflies, blue flowers with forbidden stitching, and rolling waves along the bottom. The sleeves are white silk with embroidery depicting flora and architecture in shades of blue, surrounded by gold stitching, with a beautiful robed woman carrying a fan. The mandarin collar has brightly colored cranes on either side and blue lucky bats on the back of the neck. Gold fasteners of interesting shape adorn the robe's front...

This is a late Qing dynasty pufu or surcoat with a rank badge. The pufu is make of silk gauze or kesi for the summer and a heavier satin-silk, sometimes lined with fur, for the winter. The rank badge with the embroidered silvery pheasant is that of a fifth grade or rank of the civil official. It is represented as standing on the pedestal rock facing and looking towards the sun, the imperial symbol of authority...

Up for sale is a large antique Chinese embroidered silk panel taken from the back of a Qing dynasty imperial dragon robe, Jifu, late 1700's, Qianlong period; very intricate embroideries with couched gold-wrapped threads and other embroidery techniques; three four-clawed dragons together with colored clouds designated for imperial family members only, bats, sea waves, and other Buddhist auspicious objects; backed with light brown lining...

1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Lady's Robe with Horses Motif

It is 53.3 inches (135.4 cm) from shoulder to shoulder, 24 inches (61 cm) armpit to armpit, and 35.43 inches (90 cm) collar to hem and 35.78 inches (90.9 cm) wide at the bottom.

It has stains, yellowing, frayed silk, small tears, loose and loss of threads, discoloration, and wears (as seen in the photos).

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