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Silk 1940s Chinese Export Needlepoint with Nightingale on Branch with Blooms

About the Item

This is a silk Asian needlepoint (Gilt Bamboo-style frame) bird on a branch with flow that measures 38 x 25 x 2.5 inches.It is stunning in pastel colors with a nightingale on a branch amid buds and blooms. These techniques encompass a wide range of embroidery and needlepoint traditions that have been practiced for centuries. This piece offers diverse and intricate needlework that is typical of Chinese Needlepoint, which has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Chinese embroidery often features intricate designs executed with great skill and attention to detail. It incorporates a variety of stitches, including satin stitch, long and short stitch, and seed stitch, among others. Chinese embroidery often depicts symbolic motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, flowers, birds, and landscapes, and it frequently adorns garments, accessories, and home decor items. It demonstrates the skill, creativity, and attention to detail of Asian artisans and continues to inspire and captivate after more than 60 years. This is a wonderful piece in excellent condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bamboo,Silk,Needlepoint
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    This is a singular piece. It presents wonderfully and is in very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Lomita, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6651234977012
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