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“Forbidden Stitch Chinese Embroidery”
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is a vintage Chinese forbidden stitch silk embroidery metallic couching textile badge on a pure silk panel.
Silk, Thread
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ViNTAGE CHINESE PEKING FORBIDDEN STITCH EMBROIDERY SILK THREAD MEIJI ERA SAMPLER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning Vintage Chinese Peking Forbidden Stitch Embroidery Silk Threaded Samplers I have thr...
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Framed Antique Chinese Embroidery Panel Qing Dynasty Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally from Norton's Oriental Gallery in Newport, Rhode Island by Kathleen Norton, this piece of lovely textile of mostly blue and white silk threads features Peking knots and Fo...
Silk, Wood
Set Of Antique 19th Century Chinese Embroidered Sleeve Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The embroidery likely features a variety of fine stitches including the forbidden stitch. The panels are presented in a sage paint decorated frames and glazed.
Silk, Glass, Wood
A Pair of Chinese Export Storage Canisters with Silk Embroidery Patches
Located in San Francisco, CA
The patches feature fine silk satin stitching and forbidden stitch work. They display beautifully shaded threads to give the birds' feathers and flower petals’ realistic depth.
Silk, Wood, Paint
19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Silk Hand Embroidery Framed Panel
Located in Barrington, IL
The embroidery employs the highly specialized forbidden (seed) stitch technique, using a refined combination of silk and metallic threads to create remarkable depth, texture, and ton...
Silk, Glass, Wood
Massive Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Silk & Felt Narrative Textile Panel
Located in Media, PA
Condition & Construction Technique: Multi-colored silk embroidery using satin, chain, and forbidden stitches, often layered to create a three-dimensional effect against the sturdy fe...
Felt, Silk
Framed Chinese Silk Embroidered Robe Flying Cranes & Auspicious Clouds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Forbidden stitch (Peking knot) may be seen in miniature embellishments like eyes and decorative flourishes—an extremely delicate and labor-intensive form once reserved for elite garm...
Silk, Plexiglass, Wood
Textile Wall Art Metallic Gold Embroidered Panel on Linen Blue Silk Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
This beauty has us a bit stumped… we were told by the previous owner that its technique was Forbidden Stitch however, our research does not substantiate that.
Brass, Metallic Thread
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Silk Hand Embroidery Panels of Flowers, Bats, Moths
Located in Barrington, IL
The embroidery showcases the highly specialized forbidden (seed) stitch technique, prized for its density, subtle texture, and luminous surface.
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Fine Quality Embroidery on Silk - Qing Dynasty, China, Mid 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique fine quality - Qing Dynasty - forbidden or seed stitch silk embroidery panel - metallic and silk threads - densely packed embroidery on a light weight damask pattern silk - m...
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Chinese Embroidered Jacket/Matching Pants with Forbidden Stitch
Located in Oradell, NJ
The red peonies of the jacket are masterfully executed with silk floss using "Seed" or "Knotted" stitches commonly referred to as the "Forbidden Stitch".
19th Century Chinese Embroidered Silk Fragment
Located in Yardley, PA
A finely embroidered silk fragment, the intricate hand stitching is referred to as 'the forbidden stitches' as the tiny stitching could cause blindness.
19th Century Chinese Embroidery Pillows
By Mary Jane McCarty
Located in Yardley, PA
Newly crafted pillows featuring 1880s finely embroidered figures of the immortals and other auspicious symbols, this type of embroidery is referred to as "the forbidden stitches" The...
Early 19th Century Forbidden Stitch Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese silk embroidered forbidden stitch pillow with striped Beligian linen back.
Silk, Linen
Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of A Chinese Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine blue-and-white porcelain vase.
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Forbidden Stitch Pillows
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Shan Shui Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine blue-and-white porcelain vase.
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H 0.5 in W 12.25 in D 16.25 in
Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Famille Rose Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine blue-and-white porcelain vase.
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Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Famille Rose Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine famille rose porcelain vase.
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Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Blue and White Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine blue-and-white porcelain vase.
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H 0.5 in W 12.25 in D 16.25 in
Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Blue and White Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine blue-and-white porcelain vase.
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H 59 in W 45 in D 2 in
Late Qing Dynasty Silk Satin Robe with "Forbidden Stitch" and Narrative Roundels
Located in Media, PA
These "Scholar’s Garden" scenes often represent the Four Arts (Music, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting) or scenes from classic literature like The Dream of the Red Chamber. Forbidden...
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H 27 in W 15 in D 0.75 in
Beautiful Pair of Framed Chinese Embroidered Silk Panels, circa 1910-1920
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite pair of framed silk panels woven with ‘Forbidden’ stitching and golden metallic threads, depicting human figures, birds and flowers.
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1920s Vibrant Chinese Ceremonial Skirt w/ Incredible Embroidery
Located in Gresham, OR
A truly beautiful 1920s silk ceremonial skirt in vibrant shades of royal blue and fuchsia with metallic dragons, phoenix birds, cherry blossoms and bamboo patterns in metal threads a...
19th Century Framed Chinese Embroidered Fragment
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An archival framed "Forbidden Stitch" Chinese figural fragment, depicting auspicious symbolism.
1930's Evening Bag Chinese Hand Embroidery
Located in New Hope, PA
The embroidery features a large flower in the Forbidden Stitch as well as a Chinese couple on the front of the bag.
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H 16.75 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Set of Three Framed Antique Chinese Textiles Qing Dynasty Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Satin, couching and forbidden stitches were used to create the floral design with auspicious symbols.
Silk, Wood
Bias Silk Crepe and Chiffon with Amazing Blind Stitch Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Seafoam grey blue silk crepe with inset panels of embroidered chiffon. 1930s chinese slip dress beautiful to wear as evening wear. Extraordinary "forbidden" blind stitch floral embro...
Early 20th Century Lady's Festival Collar, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A lovely example of a lady’s festival collar, this piece is embellished with Peking glass jewels and Peking forbidden stitch embroidery to create the auspicious flower and butterfly ...
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19th Century Chinese Embroidered Silk Ladies Butterfly Short Robe
Located in Chicago, IL
Also called the “forbidden stitch,” the technique was so fine and precise that it was said to render the embroiderer blind.
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H 41.5 in W 53 in D 0.5 in
Chinese Embroidered Silk Lady's Robe with Blossoms & Butterflies, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The intricate embroidery uses the infamous "forbidden stitch" to create dimension and texture.
Cotton, Silk
Pair of Framed Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
On a peach and blue background, white, blue and green silk threads of various shade were used to create dense design motifs such as large peony blossom, butterfly longevity peach and...
Silk, Mirror, Giltwood
Framed Chinese Antique Embroidery Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
The mastery of the shifting colors is visually impressive. A wide range of stitches were used for the work including long and short satin, couching and chain stitches, but what is mo...
Silk, Mirror, Giltwood
Framed Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery Cushion Cover with Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
The square form cushion cover features superb needlework such as satin stitches and forbidden knots that depicts a boy and a girl riding Qilin or Kirin, a Chinese mythological chimer...
Silk, Wood
Hand Stitched Chinese Robe
Located in Pasadena, CA
Exquisite hand stitched florals and figures on navy blue silk. The stitches include the forbidden-stitch in addition to the classic embroidery.
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Antique Asian Textile
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
beautiful framed forbidden stitch textile museum mounted
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Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty Noble Woman Formal Robe
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty noble woman formal robe in couching, satin and forbidden stitches. Very fine detail and quality and stunning color.
Antique Chinese Forbidden Stitch Floral Embroidered Evening Bag w Jade and Coral
Located in Portland, OR
The flowers are done with the "forbidden stitch" which is also known as the Pekin Knot.