Explore the CollectionCostume Component

Measurements
492cm x 8.5cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)
Registration Number
2012-024
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume Components - Women,

Physical Description

A long narrow garment piece worked on red silk in a flowing design of greens, reds and purple outlined with a white gimp of wrapped thread. There are variety of techniques. Worked over paper with long tailed Chinese knots, couching, wrapped gimp, pleated braid, couched metal plate, needle-weaving and sequins. There is a green, silk-covered button placed in the centre. The piece has been detached from a garment and there is small loop remaining on the back

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