skirt, woman's

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Description
skirt, woman's,pleated, silk satin with silk embroidery. Multi coloured pleated skirt, front panel in white with coloured embroidery and figures. Back panel in crimson as above. All banded in black with gold and blue embroidery.
Place
China
Accession Number
1975.8
Accession Date
13 Jan 1975
Other Id
T528 (textile)
Department
Applied Arts and Design
Display Room
Arts of Asia Gallery

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Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, T528
Public Access Text
Han Chinese wear pleated wrap skirts like this one as part of their traditional dress. The skirt’s bright colours suggest it was worn by a young woman at a festival or special occasion. The maker has embroidered the border with auspicious symbols like endless knots in gold thread, and peaches in blue thread which are symbols of longevity.
Primary Maker
unknown
Place
China
Date
1900-1920
Technique
dressmaking
Period
Guangxu (1875-1908)/Qing dynasty (1644-1912)/Chinese Dynasty and Reign Periods
Xuangtong (1909-1912)/Qing dynasty (1644-1912)/Chinese Dynasty and Reign Periods
Republic of China (1912 - 1949)/Chinese Dynasty and Reign Periods
Media
satin
silk thread/thread
gold wrapped thread/metallic thread/fibre
cotton (textile)
Classification
Skirt
Main Garments
Clothing
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27 Nov 2023

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