Forbidden Stitch

using "Seed" or "Knotted" stitches commonly referred to as the "Forbidden Stitch". The term "Forbidden

A finely embroidered silk fragment, the intricate hand stitching is referred to as 'the forbidden

auspicious symbols, this type of embroidery is referred to as "the forbidden stitches" The motifs have been

An early 19th century Chinese silk embroidered forbidden stitch pillow with striped Beligian linen

A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden

Pagoda Red's collection of 18th century Chinese silk embroidered textiles combined with vintage Japanese men's suit material to make a unique grouping of down filled pillows. Priced...

A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden

A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden

A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden

A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden

A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden

the Forbidden Stitch. This technique involves thousands of tiny, individual knots, creating a texture

Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty noble woman formal robe in couching, satin and forbidden stitches. Very

Exquisite pair of framed silk panels woven with ‘Forbidden’ stitching and golden metallic threads

metallic dragons, phoenix birds, cherry blossoms and bamboo patterns in metal threads and forbidden stitch

An archival framed "Forbidden Stitch" Chinese figural fragment, depicting auspicious symbolism

embroidery features a large flower in the Forbidden Stitch as well as a Chinese couple on the front of the

, worn by actors for opera performance. Satin, couching and forbidden stitches were used to create the

beautiful to wear as evening wear. Extraordinary "forbidden" blind stitch floral embroidery over chiffon

lady’s festival collar, this piece is embellished with Peking glass jewels and Peking forbidden stitch

decoration. Also called the “forbidden stitch,” the technique was so fine and precise that it was said to

the forbidden stitches. This rendered the work very fine with a wonderful textured quality. They are

most prominently used on the pieces and also considered most difficult, is the forbidden stitches. This

as satin stitches and forbidden knots that depicts a boy and a girl riding Qilin or Kirin, a Chinese

beautiful framed forbidden stitch textile museum mounted

Exquisite hand stitched florals and figures on navy blue silk. The stitches include the forbidden

flowers are done with the "forbidden stitch" which is also known as the Pekin Knot. In this method, the

Small intricately embroidered small purse and pocket watch holder,

/> “Forbidden Stitch” Embroidered Signature on Bottom Left

A fine matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi) unframed. The panels feature borders of fret archaic key and are centered by the insignia ...

This is an 18th-century imperial silk Chinese textile that measures 79 x 47CM in size. This rare example has been preserved in excellent condition and has retained its dramatic satur...

This is a kimono called Uchikake which Japanese women wear for wedding ceremony. It is said that the women wear the white uchikake for the reason of 'they can dyed in any color' and...

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi. The design is centered ...

A vintage Japanese Showa era handcrafted silk brocade woman's wedding kimono circa 1940 with intricate hand-embroidered details depicting large flowers and a cart. Steeped in cultura...

Qing Dynasty silk embroidery rank badge with silver pheasant. This vividly-colored embroidery depicts a white pheasant on a dark blue background. The bird is shown with its wings ou...

A Chinese antique embroidery presented in a museum quality frame, originally purchased from Galerie Du Monde in Hongkong. Originally, the textile was a roundel design likely from the...

A Noh costume made from magnificent silk twill brocade woven with metallic gold threads circa 1930s. The robe is identified as "Atsuita", made for male actors in the Noh play. The lu...

An antique Chinese embroidery Brocade Collar Qing dynasty cat and floral Asian arts beautifully framed.

Early 20th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 16'6" x 22' - 503 x 670 )

BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE SILK KMIONO, in the color of Lavender, and still in new condition from the 1955 inventory, never used.

A Japanese festival kimono expertly mounted and displayed in a large acrylic shadow box. This impressive ceremonial garment circa late 19th-early 20th century was made from a thick l...

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi. The design is centered ...

A fine embroidered silk civil rank badge panel (known in Chinese as Buzi) in giltwood frame originally from the Annette Martin Collection and exhibited at the Chinese Culture Foundat...

This is a finely carved late 19th century Indian Anglo-Raj Hardwood Screen that was fabricated for the export market. The four-panel screen features four distinctly carved floral pan...

A woman's coat made of black silk with wide sleeves from Chinese late Qing Dynasty (mid to late 19th century), mounted and presented on blue linen board and framed as a stunning piec...