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Chinese Silk Art
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €4,674     $5,074
£3,995

Midwinter Antiques

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Chinese Silk Art

1900 - 1920
Description

An incredibly decorative Chinese silk intricately embroidered coat depicting many pairs of exotic birds worked in coloured silks onto a vibrant cobalt blue ground in satin stitch and French knots. There are two pairs of goldfish embroidered up the sides, the cream silk lining is in good condition, it has five brass fasteners. It is wearable but also highly decorative on the wall!

Measurements are cuff to cuff hanging on pole, would fit any size 8/16

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Embroidered Chinese Silk Robe to the 1920s.

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SA996711
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Ff Chinese robe
Description
An incredibly decorative Chinese silk intricately embroidered coat depicting many pairs of exotic birds worked in coloured silks onto a vibrant cobalt blue ground in satin stitch and French knots.
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There are two pairs of goldfish embroidered up the sides, the cream silk lining is in good condition, it has five brass fasteners.
Midwinter Antiques

It is wearable but also highly decorative on the wall!

Measurements are cuff to cuff hanging on pole, would fit any size 8/16

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Embroidered Chinese Silk Robe to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA996711
Dealers Internal Ref
Ff Chinese robe
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Midwinter Antiques Profile Page

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A cobalt blue silk garment featuring extensive hand embroidery of pheasants, birds, flowers, and frog button closures.
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Archive I A cobalt blue silk garment featuring extensive hand embroidery of pheasants, birds, flowers, and frog button closures.

Chinese silk art

Archive II A cobalt blue silk garment featuring extensive hand embroidery of pheasants, birds, flowers, and frog button closures. View II
Archive III A cobalt blue silk garment featuring extensive hand embroidery of pheasants, birds, flowers, and frog button closures. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A cobalt blue silk garment featuring extensive hand embroidery of pheasants, birds, flowers, and frog button closures.
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Archive VIII A cobalt blue silk garment featuring extensive hand embroidery of pheasants, birds, flowers, and frog button closures. View VIII
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Archive XI A cobalt blue silk garment featuring extensive hand embroidery of pheasants, birds, flowers, and frog button closures. View XI
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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
Location
Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/midwinter
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 137
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Midwinter Antiques
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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A cobalt blue silk garment featuring extensive hand embroidery of pheasants, birds, flowers, and frog button closures.
Chinese silk art
Ref: SA996711
A cobalt blue silk garment featuring extensive hand embroidery of pheasants, birds, flowers, and frog button closures.
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Traditionally produced during the Qing Dynasty and early twentieth century, embroidered silk robes served as indicators of social status, rank, and cultural symbolism in China. These garments frequently incorporated intricate needlework depicting auspicious motifs such as pheasants, flora, and aquatic life.

These garments were constructed using fine silk satin backings with silk thread embroidery, often employing forbidden stitch and satin stitch techniques. Frog closures, toggle fastenings, and complex woven borders were standard structural and decorative elements.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-spun silk bases, hand-stitched seams, and slight natural variations inherent to manual needlework. Dyes often show gentle age-appropriate mellowing, whereas synthetic threads and machine stitching indicate modern production.

A decorative silk garment can be displayed as textile wall art by mounting it flat inside a acrylic shadowbox frame or hanging it from a turned wooden rod. It creates a focal point when positioned above a console table or along a hallway.

Silk textiles must be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent UV degradation and colour fading. Cleaning should strictly be left to professional textile conservators, and acid-free archival mounting materials should be utilised for display.
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