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What is a dragon robe made of?

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What is a dragon robe made of?
A dragon robe is made out of silk. For warmth, often multiple silk layers or silk padding would be used. Some dragon robes included embroidery at the neck or cuffs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic dragon robes from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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VTG Shanghai Tang Silk Dragon Kimono Robe Sz S Chocolate Brown Embroidery Rare
By Shanghai Tang
Located in San Diego, CA
Against a rich chocolate brown backdrop, the garment features vibrant, oversized traditional Chinese cloud motifs and imperial dragons rendered in meticulous, multi-colored satin-sti...
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Early 2000s Chinese Robes

Contemporary Chinese Dragon Pictorial Distressed Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim, India
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Reimagining imperial East Asian iconography through an expressive contemporary lens, this piece draws inspiration from traditional Chinese dragon robes (jifu) and cou...
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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool

1940s Chinese Red Dragon Robe 3 Pieces
Located in Gresham, OR
An exceptional example of Chinese textile in classic Dragon Robe style. All silk embroidery with heavy stitching in gold thread and blue silk thread. 3 pieces include collar an...
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1940s Chinese Opera Coats

Chinese "Golden Dragon" Imperial Silk Robe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite embroidery creates a fantastical backdrop for the mystical dragons that adorn this 19th-century Chinese robe.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

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Silk

Collection of 7 Chinese Embroidered Dragon Robe and Dragon Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chinese Group of framed modern representations of six colorful robes and one blue and white export porcelain vase.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Vases

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Chinese Robe with Metallic Dragon Embroidery
Located in Sharon, CT
Hand sewn metallic thread Dragon appliqués. Silk and metallic threads used.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Coats

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