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Navy and Red Rose Embroidered Vietnamese Split Cheongsam Tunic – XS, 1960s

$495
£380.29
€436.95
CA$696.28
A$782.24
CHF 408.72
MX$9,547.58
NOK 5,189.56
SEK 4,884.88
DKK 3,260.68

About the Item

A superb example of fine micro embroidery, this striking lightweight cheongsam is wearable both casually and formally depending on what is paired with it. Thanks to millimeter-long stitches and subtle hue changes along each length of silk, the depth of texture and detail conveyed is almost dizzying. Knee length tunic with Mandarin collar and micro embroidered rose vine at center front and back; ¾ raglan sleeves and 2 ½’ open slits each side. Opens fully via 9 snaps and 2 hooks and loops sewn asymmetrically from neckline to underarm, then down right seam. Unlined. fabric: rayon noteworthy: dry clean only alterations: none condition: excellent measurements: collar: 1 ¼” tall neckline circumference: 13 ½” closed shoulders: approx. 15” sleeve: approx. 20” from shoulder, 17” from underarm sleeve circumference: 13 ½” at upper arm, 9” at wrist bust: to 36” waist: 34” hips: free length: 42” from natural shoulder; 35 ½” from underarm sweep: 41” with side slits closed hem: 1” label: Nha May, 268 NG: T. Minh Khai size: no tag present; comparable to modern size extra small due to shoulders
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: none; compare to XS (US)Bust: 36 in (91.44 cm)Waist: 34 in (86.36 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 42 in (106.68 cm)
  • Style:
    Cheongsam (In the Style Of)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Tucson, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1003.09.0031stDibs: LU864326015502

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