Description: 2 Chinese Antique SILK Peacock Sleeve panels Forbidden Stitch22" x 3.75" Pair of Chinese Panels from 1644 to 1911( Qing Dynasty ) Made into Seat Cushion 30"x15"x2"surrounded by 88 gold buttons and Blue Glass Beads (stool seat is not part of this sale in photo) Hand-made story told on these Sleeves or Front Panels used in ClothingMade with intricate stitches on Silk fabric using Embroidery Thread and Mainly a lot of Gold Embroidery Thread as the base, giving beautiful shine and design to this pair of matched set of sleeves for very special wear. Only wealthy had sleeves of this quality using the Gold like these. I read that typically these would be used in Travel garments by very well off Chinese only as they were the special garments. Colors are Gold Thread / Blue / Purple / Ivory Stitched to a Seat Cushion with cushion intact and beaded boarder as you seeButterfly, Bug, Peacock, Pagoda House - all appear very old but not falling apart ! shows aging in some threads (adding to the beauty and shows age) Obviously these were a treasure for a traveler to China long ago as they returned to California and had them carefully cared for years of enjoyment on their favorite Seat.Located in Palm Springs Estate sale ask for more photos if interestedwell packed with care , insured and shipped out the day of payment from Trusted Palm Spring seller since 2001
Price: 299.99 USD
Location: La Quinta, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T19:05:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Time: Qing Dynasty - late
Region of Origin: China
Type: Kimonos
Color: Gold
Age: 1644-1911
Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
Maker: Chinese vintage
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original